Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN - Nights

Norman Regional Health System•Norman, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Norman Regional Respiratory Care Professional, you have the opportunity to explore what it means to be passionate about healthcare. If you are looking for a satisfying healthcare career that is both challenging and rewarding look no further. Our Respiratory professionals enjoy the satisfaction of working with a broad range of patients, caring for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients from the critically to the chronically ill. Respiratory plays a pivotal role as a member of an interdisciplinary team of healers. The Respiratory Department here at Norman Regional is going through a positive growth experience and we are quite proud of the positive changes we are making. Our vision is to be a leader in the development of innovative respiratory care throughout our community and beyond. Norman Regional facilitates an environment of continual learning and growth offering a Respiratory career Ladder constructed to recognize and reward clinical expertise and professional growth. Changes are continuously under way within our Respiratory care department so if you are ready to own your profession and utilize your skills as a respiratory therapist we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree from an American Medical Association approved school of Respiratory Therapy
Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Registry-eligible therapist as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Must complete 6 hours of continuing educational credits per calendar year as recognized by the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC)
Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner as per the requirements of the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure
RRT status must be achieved within one year from date of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru retraining for duration of employment

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in all areas of respiratory care to include critical care and non-invasive monitoring
Some computer experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry, DLCO via single breath technique, lung volumes by plethysmography, meth choline challenge and exercise testing as prescribed
Adjusts care based upon age, culture, spiritual and psychological needs identified
Performs therapy modalities, adjusts care based on age, cultural, spiritual, and psychological needs identified
Provides interdisciplinary communication, monitoring, and documentation of patient’s condition on clinics medical record
Screens patient and obtains pertinent information as needed during patient visit
Maintains the exam rooms and work environment
Performs all duties as assigned while adhering to the 5x5 commitments