Norman Regional Health System

South-central Oklahoma health system

Respiratory Therapist Coordinator

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNorman, OK, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an American Medical Association-approved school of respiratory care is required.
At least 2 years of critical care experience is required.
Leadership experience is required.
Training in all aspects of respiratory care is required.
Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) training before providing patient care and maintain current BLS through retraining for the duration of employment.
Respiratory NICU staff must complete Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) training within 6 months of hire and maintain it through the duration of employment.
Must maintain ACLS and PALS through retraining for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Respiratory Therapists and students on the assigned shift.
Perform all job duties of a Respiratory Therapist.
Assist with the performance improvement process for therapeutic procedures and risk management programs outlined by the hospital or Pulmonary Services department.
Serve as an active member of the hospital CEC and other assigned committees.
Assist the Manager in resolving recurring problems and provide input for performance evaluations.
Assign work schedules.
Attend and actively participate in Coordinator meetings.
Assist the Manager of Cardiopulmonary in standardizing treatment modalities.
Maintain appropriate equipment inventory.
Assist in reporting issues to Clinical Engineering.
Prepare Bronchoscopy carts, crash carts, and supply carts for readiness.

Departmental Overview

Compensation / Compensation

$27.83-$45.46/hr. based on previous work experience
Evening differential $2.50/hr.
Night differential $3.00/hr.
Weekend differential $3.00/hr.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement

Job Summary

Coordinates Respiratory Therapists and students on assigned shift.
Performs all job duties of a Respiratory Therapist.
Assists in the performance improvement process for all therapeutic procedures, and risk management programs outlined by the hospital or Pulmonary Services department.
Is an active member on the hospital CEC and other committee's as assigned.
Assists the Manager to resolve recurring problems. Provides input for performance evaluations. Assigns work schedules. Attends Coordinator meetings & actively participates. Assist the Manager Cardiopulmonary to standardize treatment modalities. Maintains appropriate inventory of equipment. Assists in reporting issues to Clinical Engineering. Prepare readiness of carts such as Bronchoscopy, crash cart and supply carts.

Qualifications

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an American Medical Association approved school of respiratory care required

Experience

Must have 2+ year of critical care experience
Leadership experience
Training in all aspects of Respiratory Care

Licensure/Certification

Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) training is prior to providing patient care
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) training is required within 6 months of hire for Respiratory NICU staff and to be maintained thru duration of employment
ACLS and PALS is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment

Schedule

7p-7a
Position Type

Regular Full Time

About the Company

Norman Regional Health System

South-central Oklahoma health system

Norman Regional Health System is a public health system serving south-central Oklahoma through hospital, outpatient and community care. Its flagship Norman Regional Hospital treats patients in specialties including cardiovascular care, orthopedics and childbirth, with separate emergency facilities in Moore and east Norman. Primary and specialty clinics, urgent care and diagnostic centers extend care beyond the hospital, while EMSSTAT runs emergency transport for surrounding communities. The system is operated by the Norman Regional Hospital Authority, a public trust. Founded in 1946, Norman Regional Health System is headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Norman, OK
Founded: 1946

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