Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care-Full-time/Night shifts

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide critical care for young patients. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in respiratory care to deliver exceptional, developmentally appropriate services, working collaboratively with a skilled healthcare team. This position emphasizes the importance of family involvement in care and requires at least one year of pediatric critical care experience. Join a mission-driven organization that prioritizes the well-being of children and values the contributions of its staff, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally and personally.

Benefits

Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years

4%-10% employee savings plan match

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of pediatric critical care experience required.
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care functions in direct patient care.
• Utilize the respiratory care process for developmentally appropriate care.

Skills

Pediatric critical care experience

Respiratory care process

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BLS certification

PALS certification

RRT certification

NRP certification

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical care

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Location: Dallas Campus

Shift: Night Shifts

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Summary:
The RCP performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care. This position utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care and works effectively with members of the health care team, including the family in the provision of care to patients.

WORK EXPERIENCE
• At least 1 year of Pediatric critical care experience is required

EDUCATION
• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Req
• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Pref

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• BLS Req
• NRP (Plano and NICU core) 180 Days Req
• PALS certification
• RRT recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and active Texas license Req
• RRT-NPS recognized by the NBRC (preferred for CT OR) 24 months
• BLS instructor for patient educators providing caregiver CPR Pref
• NRP optional for all others Pref
• Initial Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (PPMAB) training must be completed within 90 days of hire and be renewed annually (Plano and OCH locations only) 90 Days Req

JOB PROFILE
• Requires experience in own professional discipline to appropriately apply own knowledge; broadens own professional expertise and acquires higher level skills
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
• No supervisory responsibilities but may provide informal guidance to new team members
• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using professional/technical experience, judgment and precedents
• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement