Advanced Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner

Jobtome; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Austin seeks an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver developmental and age-appropriate respiratory care from neonates to adults. You will assess patients, administer therapies, provide ventilatory support, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include documenting care, ensuring orders are current, participating in rounds, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Licence and credentials to practice respiratory care in Texas.
• Clinical experience in both adult and pediatric settings preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification recommended.
• 1 year of clinical experience in critical and non-critical care preferred.
• 6 months experience in critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide respiratory care per physician orders.
• Administer medications, airway clearance techniques, and ventilatory support.
• Perform department-specific specialty procedures and maintain equipment.
• Document assessments, treatments, orders, and procedures in medical records.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses; participate in rounds and care planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapies and home care needs.
• Participate in staff development, committees, and safety activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilatory support

Education

Technical diploma in respiratory certification/registry

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree in respiratory care

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Austin seeks an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver developmental and age-appropriate respiratory care from neonates to adults. You will assess patients, administer therapies, provide ventilatory support, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include documenting care, ensuring orders are current, participating in rounds, and educating patients and families.