Respiratory Therapist Coordinator - Nights

Norman Regional; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term and long-term disability

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Coordinator to oversee shift operations and perform the full scope of respiratory care duties. The role includes participating in performance improvement activities and committee work within the Pulmonary Services department.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in critical care, leadership experience, and certification in respiratory care, with ongoing BLS/NRP/ACLS/PALS training as required.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of critical care experience.
• Leadership experience in a departmental setting.
• Training in all aspects of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Respiratory Therapists and students on assigned shift.
• Perform all duties of a Respiratory Therapist.
• Support performance improvement and risk management per hospital/ Pulmonary Services.
• Participate as an active member of the hospital CEC and committees as assigned.
• Assist the Manager Cardiopulmonary to standardize treatments and manage inventory and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Respiratory care

Critical care

Education

AMA-approved respiratory care program

Tools

Medical equipment inventory

Job description

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