Lead Resp Care Practitioner

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner for its West Hospital location in Houston, Texas. This essential role focuses on leading and improving patient care through effective communication and teamwork within the department. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience as an RCP and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities while ensuring quality outcomes and optimal patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an approved Respiratory Therapy education program.
• Four years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• Leadership certification within 6 months is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the team of RCPs and support staff.
• Conduct quality assurance audits and implement quality improvement activities.
• Serve as a liaison between management, staff, and physicians.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

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At Houston Methodist, the Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position functions in a lead role, for an assigned shift and/or area, performing lead job duties which include projects or specialized responsibilities as a regular part of their normal job responsibilities. In addition to the lead responsibilities, also performs duties and responsibilities at a Sr RCP level which include advanced procedures. This position serves as the liaison between management, staff and physicians for routine matters as the primary point of contact for resolving questions and issues for RCP's as well as support staff, resulting in the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to standards of practice for optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service. Duties for the Lead RCP position may be varied and include many of the following: organizing work schedules, assigning work, reviewing time cards for accuracy, conducting quality assurance audits of staff performance, developing and implementing quality improvement activities, training and mentoring staff, providing feedback on staff performance and developmental needs, participating in the development of skills and performance of staff, collecting/analyzing/reporting on data, preparing reports on department performance and metrics, and other responsibilities of a similar nature and level.

People Essential Functions

• Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills. Collaborates with management and all members of the interprofessional care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Independently and expertly serves as the department primary resource for staff ensuring optimal department services and outcomes. Facilitates teamwork by coordinating department needs and responding positively to requests for assistance. Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.
• Orients, guides and mentors team members consisting of RCP and Sr RCPs, students and support staff, to help build confidence and competency in skills, knowledge and abilities. Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.
• Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit. Role-models skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, to optimize improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement.
  
  

Service Essential Functions

• Executes above average clinical and critical thinking skills in challenging procedures and patient care situations, utilizing conflict management techniques as appropriate.
• Serves as liaison between team members, management and physicians, resolving routine matters for the shift/area.
• Proactively identifies needs for adjustment/intervention for optimum patient care and experience. Monitors and adjusts activities of the assigned team to ensure optimum patient throughput and patient experience. Drives service improvements to impact department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability for service standards.
  
  

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes, outcomes and team member performance. Documents, develops and evaluates processes, procedures and outcomes. Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement, providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.
• Provides direct assistance to physicians, performing tests as ordered, assessing and assuring quality, acceptability and reliability of results; takes corrective action and involves others as needed toward achievement of this end.
• Assists with development of policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensures compliance with accreditation standards, involved in obtaining and maintaining accreditation.
  
  

Finance Essential Functions

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks and provides leadership to team members on effective and efficient utilization of time, minimizing incidental overtime. If assigned, accurately reviews team members' time cards for management approval.
  
  

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Initiates and leads department projects and shared governance activities. Participates in one or more department committees or subcommittees and facilitates the accomplishment of the goals of the committee.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a RCP and leadership skills. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
• Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.
  
  

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
  
  

Work Experience

• Four years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with two years ICU, Neonatal and/or ER (preferred at HMCCH), and lead/supervisor experience. May consider HM employee with three years respiratory care experience, one year as a HM RCP and who demonstrates progressive leadership abilities
  
  

Licenses And Certifications - Required

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) AND
• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure -- by the Texas Medical Board AND
• RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care Specialty (NBRC) within 6 months OR
• NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NBRC) within 6 months OR
• CPFT - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) within 6 months OR
• RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) within 6 months OR
• RRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialty (NBRC) within 6 months OR
• AE-C - Certified Asthma Educator (NBRC) within 6 months OR
• TTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist (NAAP) within 6 months OR
• RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist (BRPT) within 6 months AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
  
  

Licenses And Certifications - Preferred

• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation -- preferred, depending on area assigned OR
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) -- preferred, depending on area assigned
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to work independently
• Capable of handling challenging/difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations
• Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Respiratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
  
  

Supplemental Requirements

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes
  
  

ON-CALL*

• Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
• On Call* Yes
  
  

TRAVEL**

• Travel specifications may vary by department**
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
  
  

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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