Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner

Jobtome; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer respiratory therapies across patient ages from neonates to adults in a fast-paced setting. The role requires license in Texas, RRT credential, and 1 year of clinical experience with critical care preferred.

The successful candidate will document care activities, communicate with physicians and the health care team, and provide education to patients and families while expanding clinical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Associate degree certification/registry program OR may be a graduate of an AMA approved Bachelor degree program in respiratory care.
• Current license to practice respiratory care in the State of Texas
• Registered Respiratory Therapist as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• One year of clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas, including six months in critical care, preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care procedures per physician orders.
• Document patient-related activities accurately and legibly.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and health care team for optimal patient care.
• Provide patient and family instruction on respiratory care modalities.
• Deliver comprehensive shift handover reports to oncoming staff and manager.
• Expand clinical knowledge and capabilities.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Infection control

Clinical communication

Patient care

Respiratory protocols

Education

AMA-approved Associate degree/registry

AMA-approved Bachelor degree in respiratory care

Tools

Respiratory care equipment operation

Ventilators

Nebulizers

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer respiratory therapies across patient ages from neonates to adults in a fast-paced setting. The role requires license in Texas, RRT credential, and 1 year of clinical experience with critical care preferred.

The successful candidate will document care activities, communicate with physicians and the health care team, and provide education to patients and families while expanding clinical capabilities.