Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner: Neonatal–Adult Leader

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

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Austin seeks an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver developmental respiratory care for patients from neonates to adults. You will assess patients, provide treatments, and collaborate with the health care team to support optimal outcomes.

This role requires TX Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure, NBRC RRT certification, BLS, and 1 year of ICU experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires respiratory certification or registry program (technical diploma).
• Associate’s or higher in respiratory care preferred.
• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• 1 year of clinical experience in critical and non-critical care preferred.
• 6 months experience in critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and provides respiratory care per physician orders and guidelines.
• Administers medications, airway clearance techniques, pulmonary function testing, and ventilatory support.
• Performs department-specific procedures and maintains respiratory care equipment.
• Documents assessments, treatments, orders, and procedures in medical records/EMR.
• Reviews physician orders for accuracy and authorization.
• Collaborates with physicians and nurses; participates in rounds and care planning.
• Provides shift handoffs and documents orders accurately.
• Educates patients and families on treatments and home care needs.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Assessment

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree in respiratory care

Technical diploma in respiratory certification/registry

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Ventilatory support systems

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Austin seeks an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver developmental respiratory care for patients from neonates to adults. You will assess patients, provide treatments, and collaborate with the health care team to support optimal outcomes.

This role requires TX Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure, NBRC RRT certification, BLS, and 1 year of ICU experience preferred.