Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner - Full Time - Days

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their dynamic team in Houston. This pivotal role involves performing advanced procedures such as intubation and ECMO, while also mentoring fellow team members and students. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations. This position not only contributes to patient care but also plays a crucial role in quality improvement initiatives and research programs. If you are passionate about respiratory care and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced therapist responsible for advanced procedures in respiratory care.
• Mentors and trains team members and students in specialized areas.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced respiratory care procedures independently.
• Coordinates activities within the Respiratory department.

Skills

Intubation

Advanced Pulmonary Diagnostics

Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

Clinical Judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care

Certification in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Pulmonary Diagnostic Equipment

Ventilators

Job description

Overview

At Houston Methodist, the Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position is an experienced and competent therapist responsible for performing advanced procedures, including but not limited to: intubation, advanced pulmonary diagnostics, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), electromagnetic navigation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), etc. This position performs all duties assigned to a RCP and participates in developing and teaching in-services/programs for the respiratory staff, quality improvement initiatives, research programs, and departmental committees or subcommittees. The Sr RCP serves as a mentor and resource to Respiratory Care team members and students, utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and achieve optimal performance levels in specialized areas such as ICU and NICU. This role works independently, exercising sound judgment and clinical skills on challenging procedures and patient care situations. The Sr RCP may also coordinate activities within the Respiratory department.