Supplemental Respiratory Therapist, Nights -TMC

About the Role

Position responsible for administering basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including arterial blood gases, neonatal procedures, trauma care, and ventilator transports, to patients with respiratory disorders, including those in adult and neonatal critical care units. Function as a resource to RCP I, participate in and lead advanced patient education, and be actively involved in the departmental quality program.

Location

Texas Medical Center

Shift

Supplemental nights

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in high acuity hospital RRT (highly preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
• Current and unrestricted Respiratory Care Practitioner License with the State of Texas required
• BCLS and one (1) of the following: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPFT, RPFT, RPSGT, Asthma Certified Educator, NRP Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, or CPR Instructor

Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• RCP I:
• RCP II: 1-3 years
• RCP III: 3-10 years
• RCP IV: 10+ years
• Four (4) years of critical care experience preferred
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping, and squatting
• Fine hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Ability to receive oral and written communication and communicate verbally and in writing
• Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors, and observe physical characteristics
• Commitment to elected schedule with flexibility in scheduling and moving within patient care areas

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures, including administering medical gases, humidifiers, and aerosols for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes
• Conduct advanced patient education
• Take and follow verbal treatment orders from physicians in administering drugs and medications to the cardiopulmonary system of patients
• Evaluate treatment programs, results, and take appropriate action
• Perform patient assessment, interpret arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing, hemodynamics, and chest x-rays
• Develop respiratory care plans and make recommendations for patient management
• Serve as a resource person to RCP I
• Communicate effectively with professional colleagues and manage time efficiently
• Document appropriately in medical records and complete other documentation duties
• Participate in the evaluation of new respiratory care equipment
• Remain current in respiratory care through continuing education and in-service training
• Conduct inter and intradepartmental respiratory care in-services
• Adhere to the agreed-upon supplemental schedule
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards
• Promote individual professional growth and development
• Demonstrate commitment to caring for every member of the community

Physical Demands

The position requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping, and squatting. Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary. Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors, and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.