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Job Summary
Position responsible for the respiratory care clinical leadership and management of the selected service lines including program development, performance improvement activities, clinical quality monitoring and ensuring positive physician relationships; position responsible for recommending therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients with respiratory disorders, including patients in adult and/or pediatric/neonatal critical care units; functions as a resource to RCPI/RCPII/RCPIII. Participates and leads advanced patient education; is actively involved in departmental operations.
Location: Memorial City, NICU
Shift: FT, Nights
* Prior NICU experience a plus Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree preferred
Licenses/Certification :
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
Current and unrestricted Respiratory Care Practitioner License with the State of Texas required
BCLS and one (1) of the following: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPFT, RPFT, RPSGT, Asthma Certified Educator, NRP Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor or CPR Instructor.
Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
RCP I RCP II = 1-3 years
RCP III = 3-10 years
RCP IV = 10+ years
Four (4) years of critical care experience, preferred.
The position requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting.
Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary.
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.
Ability to commit to elected commitment schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and in moving within patient care areas when necessary.
Principal Accountabilities
Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the CQI process.
Performs respiratory care, quality assurance problem solving and take appropriate actions.
Performs respiratory care procedures: administers medical gases, humidifiers and aerosols for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes according to advanced skills check-off for RCP II. Conducts advanced patient education per skills check-off.
Takes and follows verbal treatment orders from physicians in administering drugs and medications to the cardiopulmonary system of patients. Evaluates treatment program, results and takes appropriate action.
Performs the following: patient assessment, interpret arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing, hemodynamics and chest x-rays as indicated in skills check-off for RCP II.
Develops respiratory care plan and make recommendations for patient management. Serve as a resource person to RCP I.
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.
Participates in the evaluation of new respiratory care equipment.
Remain current in respiratory care through continuing education, participation in in-service training, and review of journals. Conducts inter and…