Advanced Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric & Adult Care

Jobtome; Manor (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver developmental and age-appropriate respiratory care for patients from neonates to adults. You will assess, treat, and provide ventilatory support while collaborating with the healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes.

The role involves documenting care in medical records, following physician orders, and educating patients and families about treatments and home care needs.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma from a respiratory certification or registry program.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• 6 months of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide respiratory care according to physician orders, policies, and guidelines.
• Administer medications, perform airway clearance techniques and pulmonary function testing, and provide ventilatory support.
• Perform department-specific specialty procedures and maintain and evaluate respiratory care equipment.
• Document assessments, treatments, orders, and procedures in medical records and EHRs.
• Review physician orders for currency and accuracy with care delivered.
• Collaborate with clinicians, participate in rounds, and assist in care planning.
• Educate patients and families on treatments and home care needs, including ventilation.
• Support staff training and participate in in-service activities annually.
• Report injuries and unsafe conditions and complete related documentation.
• Participate in research and quality improvement activities to improve care.
• Undergo respiratory fit testing per safety standards.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Medical documentation

Education & training support

Education

Respiratory Care Practitioner license (Texas)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree in respiratory care

Technical diploma in respiratory certification/registry program

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver developmental and age-appropriate respiratory care for patients from neonates to adults. You will assess, treat, and provide ventilatory support while collaborating with the healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes.

The role involves documenting care in medical records, following physician orders, and educating patients and families about treatments and home care needs.