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

Childrens 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 join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional respiratory care to children, utilizing a comprehensive approach that fosters collaboration with healthcare professionals and families. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric critical care, with the ability to navigate complex situations and provide high-quality care. With a commitment to making life better for children, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the health and well-being of young patients.

Benefits

Employee portion of medical plan premiums 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

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Pediatric critical care experience required.
• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care functions in direct patient care.
• Work effectively with healthcare team members and families.

Skills

Pediatric critical care experience

Respiratory care process

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BLS certification

NRP certification

PALS certification

RRT 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