Respiratory Care Practitioner, Nights

About the role

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position at Houston Methodist West Hospital is responsible for performing routine respiratory care procedures as assigned, varying in complexity which include, but are not limited to, preparation, administration and monitoring of medication and treatment modalities and gas therapy, ventilator support, spirometry and assistance with bronchoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care to include but not limited to: arterial blood gas and analysis, pulse oximetry, spirometry and flow volume loops, lung volume determination, airway resistance measurement, breath diffusion capacity, bronchoprovocation testing, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures, bronchodilator administration, diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Prepares, administers and monitors treatment modalities and medication delivery.
• Implements, monitors and evaluates ventilator support.
• Performs other procedures and tests as needed and if assigned, such as Electrocardiograms, Holter’s, and Arterial Blood Gas.
• Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various respiratory care concepts to maximize performance, which includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors.
• Modifies technical factors to achieve desired results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures.
• Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability to contribute towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
• One year experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred.
• Required RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - National Board for Respiratory Care_PSV andRCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV andBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association andACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association Preferred PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) depending on area assigned andNRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to maintain patient and exam documents.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Demonstrates time management skills.
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.

Benefits

Fully benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Pay

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate patient care needs.