Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner

About the role

The Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position at Houston Methodist is responsible for performing advanced procedures such as intubation, EBUS, ECMO, and teaching in-services to the respiratory staff. This role requires four years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, with at least two years in a critical care level, and neonatal experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced procedures as assigned, including intubation, advanced pulmonary diagnostics, EBUS, electromagnetic navigation, ECMO, etc.
• Develops and teaches in-services/programs for the respiratory staff, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and serves on departmental committees.
• Serves as a mentor and resource to Respiratory Care team members and students, helping them achieve optimal performance levels in specialized areas like ICU and NICU.
• Works independently, exercising sound judgment and executing above-average clinical skills on challenging procedures and patient care situations.
• Assumes duties associated with coordinating activities within the Respiratory department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credentials (RCP, RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, RRT-ACCS, NPS, CPFT, RPFT, RRT-SDS, AE-C, TTS, RPSGT).
• Four years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, with at least two years in a critical care level (preferred at Houston Methodist).
• Neonatal experience preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job.
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers.
• Strong interpersonal and team player skills.
• Sound judgment and execution of clinical skills on challenging procedures and patient care situations.
• Ability to work independently and handle difficult procedures and patient care situations.
• Adapts to multiple priorities and organizes work flow.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Supplemental Requirements

• Work Attire: Scrubs
• On Call: Yes
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area.

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” It is a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist. It has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston.