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The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides direct patient care in critical care settings, utilizing established standards of evidence-based care. Responsibilities include mechanical ventilation, aerosol therapy, and participation in multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have at least a two-year associate degree or equivalent experience, with a preference for a four-year bachelor's degree. A minimum of two years of job-related experience is preferred, along with necessary certifications such as RRT and BLS.
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. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
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. The incumbent performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care and utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Critical care settings are defined as intensive care units and/or emergency department.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates competence in professional practice:
Utilizes established standards of evidence based care to guide practice Provides direct patient care including but not limited to: mechanical ventilation, aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, oxygen therapy, inhaled gases Documents patient status, patient response, and respiratory practitioner interventions accurately and clearly Provides and reinforces health teaching with patients and families
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team
Preceptor for novice therapists
Utilizes available resources to impact patient care and solve practice problems
Practice contributes toward achieving Respiratory Care Mission and Vision Statement
Benefits
Caregiver Leave
Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement
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)
Utilizes the National Patient Safety Goals to provide a safe environment for patients
Participates in the development of professional and educational activities:
Participates in continuing educational opportunities at Children’s
Supports professional organization of Respiratory Care
Shares pertinent information gained from professional seminars, conferences, books, or journals
Assists in identifying learning needs of staff therapist and other healthcare workers
Develops, presents and evaluates programs to meet educational needs of other healthcare workers Is a member of interdisciplinary committee/project/task force when given the opportunity
Incorporates research to clinical practice:
Demonstrates knowledge of research and quality improvement activities
Reads and evaluates current research that has implications for clinical practice
Shares research findings with colleagues in order to improve clinical practice
Participates in research and quality improvement activities
Work experience
At least 2 years job-related experience preferred
Education
Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience required
Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
Licenses and certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire required
RRT recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and active Texas license Upon Hire required
NRP (Plano and NICU core) 180 Days rqeuired
PALS certification (excluding DPMSC Pulmonary Dept.) 180 Days required
RRT-NPS recognized by the NBRC within 2 years of hire (preferred for CT OR) required
BLS instructor for patient educators providing caregiver CPR preferred
BLS, NRP, PALS instructor optional for all others preferred
NRP optional for all others preferred
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 As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class.
This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
