Respiratory Therapist Preceptor

Your future role at a glance

Location: Tulsa, OK

Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center

Department/Speciality: Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: Full Time - 3, 12 hour day shift.

Sign on Bonus: Up to $15,000

How you'll make an impact in this role

• While still maintaining own patient load, support the transition of new colleagues by serving as a dedicated peer preceptor, helping new hires find their footing and feel welcomed within the team.
• Ease the adoption of unit technology by providing hands-on help with clinical applications and communication tools, ensuring everyone can navigate our systems with confidence.
• Share technical expertise as a resource person for specialized equipment like ventilators and high-flow systems, offering a helping hand to peers during complex setups.
• Guide the onboarding journey by walking alongside new associates during their clinical shadow days to ensure they meet their initial training milestones.
• Assist with clinical readiness by helping new team members secure the necessary credentials and system access they need to provide safe, compliant patient care.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision required. Respiratory Care Practitioner provisional letter will be accepted until license is issued.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional requirements you'll need

2 years RT experience preferred.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.