Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner (NRP) - Nights

About the role

The Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position at Houston Methodist West 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. Additionally, they perform duties and responsibilities at a Senior RCP level which include advanced procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between management, staff, and physicians for routine matters, acting as the primary point of contact for resolving questions and issues for RCPs and support staff, resulting in the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to standards of practice for optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service.
• Organize work schedules, assign work, review time cards for accuracy, conduct quality assurance audits of staff performance, develop and implement quality improvement activities, train and mentor staff, provide feedback on staff performance and developmental needs, participate in the development of skills and performance of staff, collect/analyze/report on data, prepare reports on department performance and metrics, and other responsibilities of a similar nature and level.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an 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.

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.
• Possesses 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

• Uniform: 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