Provisional Respiratory Therapist

Departmental Overview

Must be actively pursuing a degree as a Respiratory Therapist as being enrolled in pre-requisites and/or enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program. Norman Regional Health System is a team of more than 3,000 healers all working together to bring out mission and vision to life.

Our mission is to serve our community as the leader in health and wellness care. Our vision is to be the provider of choice to improve the health and well-being of our regional communities.

Are you ready to make the move from a Job to a Career?

Let us help you secure a new career in Respiratory Therapy. Norman Regional Health System's Innovative Technician Program will help you get on the road to the exciting and expanding field of Respiratory Therapy.

Working in conjunction with a number of accredited schools, we can assist you in becoming a licensed Respiratory Therapist. The technician program allows flexible schedules while you attend school. On the job training immerses the student in the daily operations of a Respiratory Department.

With tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities, there is no reason to delay. Our team of Healers will be with you all the way through, from student to provisional license holder to a Registered Respiratory Therapist. If you are ready for change, this could be the opportunity of a lifetime.

Take charge and begin your journey on a new career while getting paid. Make a difference in your community. Join our Team of Healers and experience the rewarding field of Respiratory Therapy. Become a Respiratory Technician Today.

We strive to recruit and retain healers who embody our spirit of customer service and who represent Norman Regional's five core values: Integrity, Communication, Attitude, Results and Engagement or ICARE.

This is a special place to work. Apply today to join our compassionate team of healers and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

• Technician will be responsible of cleaning and setting up equipment.

• Keeping inventory stocked

• Performing EKG's

• ABI's and being able to transport supplies or equipment to staff.

• Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Job Summary

Administers medically prescribed respiratory care modalities as permitted for Provisional License. Provides patient care in specific routine care areas which exclude critical patients.

Qualifications

Respiratory Therapy Student, has been created to identify personnel granted provisional license by the State of Oklahoma to provide respiratory care services but have not completed the education process to become credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

1--Must obtain authorization to practice by letter, provisional or full license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. 2--RRT status must be achieved within one year from date of provisional license received. 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 and to be maintained thru duration of employment. ACLS or PALS is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.

Respiratory Therapy Student must be in the last semester of a Respiratory Therapist Program and approved for Provisional License by the State of Oklahoma to be eligible for employment at NRH.

Schedule

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Work Shift

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Position Type

Regular Full Time