Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner, Nights, (NRP required)

About the role

The Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide advanced respiratory care services, including neonatal resuscitation, to patients in a critical care setting. This position requires a minimum of four years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, with at least two years in a critical care level. Neonatal experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced respiratory treatments such as intubation, EBUS, ECMO, etc., under the direction of physicians.
• Coordinates departmental activities and serves as a resource for specialized equipment and software implementation.
• Teaches, orients, and precepts newly hired Respiratory Care Practitioners and students.
• Assists with troubleshooting and maintaining departmental equipment and quality control.
• Provides patient teaching and discharge planning based on individual needs.
• Ensures compliance with department and hospital quality and safety standards.
• Participates in innovation and improvement initiatives within the department.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Four years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, with at least two years in a critical care level.
• Preferred Neonatal experience.
• Required licenses and certifications: RCP, RRT, BLS, ACLS, NRP.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to perform advanced respiratory treatments safely.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer systems for patient and exam document management.
• Ability to handle challenging and difficult patient care situations.
• Strong interpersonal and team player skills.
• Sound judgment and execution of clinical skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency.
• Required licenses and certifications: BLS, ACLS.

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided upon employment.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided upon employment.

Schedule

Nights schedule will be provided upon employment.

Supplemental Requirements

• Uniform: Yes
• On Call: Yes
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area.

Company Profile

Houston Methodist West Hospital is dedicated to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy, and surrounding communities. The hospital offers access to advanced medical and surgical care, including cardiology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and more. It is committed to providing exceptional safety, quality, service, and innovation.