Respiratory Care Practitioner- FT, Nights- Southwest

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care; Bachelor’s degree preferred

License/Certifications: 

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR (American Heart Association)
• Additional certifications may be required based on respiratory unit requirements.  Residents to complete ACLS/PALS as a part of the residency program requirements; provided through program

Experience/Knowledge/Skills: 

• RCP I <1 year
• RCP II = 1-3 years
• RCP III = 3-10 years
• RCP IV = 10+ years
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• The position requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting.
• The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service, while promoting safety, cost efficiency and a commitment to quality care.
• Performs respiratory care procedures: administer medical gases, medication, and aerosols for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes and provide patient education.
• Follows written orders from physicians in administering drugs and medication to the cardiopulmonary system of patients, evaluate treatment provided and take appropriate action.
• Performs patient assessment and basic interpretation of arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing and chest x-rays as indicated in Skills Check Off list.
• Provides expert respiratory advice and recommendations to physicians and other staff for population served.
• Communicates effectively with professional colleagues. Manages time effectively. Documents appropriately in the medical records and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently according to policies and procedures.
• Remains current in respiratory care through continuing education, participation in in-service training, review of journals. Assists in clinic education efforts, whether to patients, staff, hospital, system or to the community.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.