Respiratory Care Practitioner

Houstonmethodistcareers

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for full-time night shifts in Houston, TX. Shifts are three 12-hour rotations from 6:45pm to 7:15am, with varied weekdays and weekends, to support patient care across the respiratory service.

The RCP performs respiratory therapies and procedures, administers medications, supports ventilators, conducts spirometry, and assists with bronchoscopy under physician direction, ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
One year experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred.
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) and RCP - licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (TX) and BLS, ACLS, NRP certifications are required.
NRP/PPALS preferred depending on area assigned.

Responsibilities

Performs respiratory care procedures and monitors ventilator support as assigned.
Assists physicians and other care professionals with respiratory care procedures.
Contributes to patient safety and quality outcomes within department standards.

Education

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

Job description

This full time, night shift position works three, 12-hour shifts per week from 6:45pm-7:15am during varied weekdays and weekends.

At Houston Methodist, the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position is responsible for performing routine respiratory care procedures as assigned, varying in complexity which include, but are not limited to, preparation, administration and monitoring of medication and treatment modalities and gas therapy, ventilator support, spirometry and assistance with bronchoscopy. This position may perform diagnostic testing of the cardiac respiratory system, as appropriate. As a member of the direct patient care team, the RCP position provides direct assistance to physicians and other care health professionals, with respiratory care-related procedures within the scope of the professional licensure. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to standards and guidelines established by respiratory and regulatory agencies and Houston Methodist to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

One year experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - National Board for Respiratory Care_PSV and
RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) - American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics

Preferred

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) depending on area assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the inter-professional team by using progressive skills in therapeutic communication and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner, which includes active listening and teaching.
Communicates effectively with others to facilitate providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.
Serves as a patient advocate in preventing/resolving ethical issues. Facilitates interventions to relieve the patient’s/family spiritual distress.
Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs respiratory care to include but not limited to: arterial blood gas and analysis, pulse oximetry, spirometry and flow volume loops, lung volume determination, airway resistance measurement, breath diffusion capacity, bronchoprovocation testing, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures, bronchodilator administration, diagnostic radiology procedures. Prepares, administers and monitors treatment modalities and medication delivery. Implements, monitors and evaluates ventilator support.
Performs other procedures and tests as needed and if assigned, such as Electrocardiograms, Holter’s, and Arterial Blood Gas.
Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various respiratory care concepts to maximize performance, which includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes.
Uses peer-to-peer accountability to contribute towards improving department score for patient satisfaction

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Troubleshoots, calibrates and performs preventive maintenance and quality control on all equipment and analyzers per department guidelines, documenting activities. Assembles, prepares, cleans and operates bronchoscopy equipment, monitoring equipment and accessories in accordance with manufacturing recommendations and department guidelines. Reports malfunctions.
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.
Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvement activities and to meet department and hospital targets for quality and safety, focusing on the task at hand and reporting near misses, and inputting errors promptly into Patient Safety Net to improve processes and identify trends.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accurately documents all patient care and respiratory-related activities and procedures in the appropriate documentation system. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participates in practice projects focused on innovation, efficiency or improvement in patient care and activities. Embraces and enacts new care pathways or service line implementation to improve service to the community.
Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.

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