Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner - Pediatric Focus

Jobtome; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in the greater Austin area seeks an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver developmental respiratory care for patients from neonates to adults. You will assess, treat, provide ventilatory support, and collaborate with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.

Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and RRT certification are required; BLS is preferred. Prior ICU experience is an asset; participation in safety compliance and ongoing education

Qualifications

• Respiratory care practitioner license from the State of Texas is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in respiratory care preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• 1 year clinical experience in critical and non-critical care preferred.
• 6 months experience in critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and provides respiratory care per physician orders.
• Administers medications, performs airway clearance techniques and pulmonary function testing, and provides ventilatory support.
• Performs department-specific specialty procedures and maintains and evaluates respiratory care equipment.
• Documents assessments, treatments, orders, shift summaries, intubations, transports, and procedures in medical records and EMR.
• Reviews physician orders to confirm currency and authorization and consistency with care delivered.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members; participates in rounds and care planning.
• Provides shift handoffs and manages respiratory care orders.
• Educates patients and families on treatments, home care needs, and ventilation.
• Supports staff orientation and student development; participates in committees or in-services annually.
• Reports injuries and unsafe conditions; completes related documentation.
• Participates in research and performance improvement activities to improve patient care.
• Undergoes respiratory fit testing as required by safety standards.

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in the greater Austin area seeks an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver developmental respiratory care for patients from neonates to adults. You will assess, treat, provide ventilatory support, and collaborate with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.

Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and RRT certification are required; BLS is preferred. Prior ICU experience is an asset; participation in safety compliance and ongoing education