Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner (NRP)

About the role

The Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital functions in a lead role, performing lead job duties which include projects or specialized responsibilities as a regular part of their normal job responsibilities. In addition to the lead responsibilities, also performs duties and responsibilities at a Sr RCP level which include advanced procedures.

Responsibilities

• Organizing work schedules, assigning work, reviewing time cards for accuracy
• Conducting quality assurance audits of staff performance
• Developing and implementing quality improvement activities
• Training and mentoring staff
• Providing feedback on staff performance and developmental needs
• Participating in the development of skills and performance of staff
• Collecting/analyzing/reporting on data
• Preparing reports on department performance and metrics

Qualifications

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
• Four years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with two years ICU, Neonatal and/or ER (preferred at HMCCH), and lead/supervisor experience.
• May consider HM employee with three years respiratory care experience, one year as a HM RCP and who demonstrates progressive leadership abilities.
• Required RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)
• PSV and RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP)
• Must have one of the following within 6 months: RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care Specialty (NBRC)
• NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NBRC)
• CPFT - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC)
• RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC)
• RRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialty (NBRC)
• AE-C - Certified Asthma Educator (NBRC)
• TTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist (NAAP)
• RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist (BRPT)
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) preferred, depending on area assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Capable of handling challenging/difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations
• Sounds judgment and executes above average clinical skills
• Basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Respiratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving

Supplemental Requirements

• Work Attire: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: No Other (department approved): Yes
• On-Call*: Yes
• Travel**: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No