Respiratory Therapist Children‘s

Position: Respiratory Therapist, Days - Children‘s
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency.

If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary 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 patients in adult and neonatal critical care units. Function as a resource to RCP I. Participates and leads advanced patient education. Be actively involved in departmental quality program. The Respiratory team at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is a collaborative close-knit team with a culture focused on education and growth.

Here, your expertise is trusted and valued by all clinicians working together to provide quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills such as ECMO or join the Transport team and fly with Life-flight. You will have the tools and support you need on every shift provided by shift supervisors, Clinical Practice leaders, and equipment techs.

Children‘s Memorial Hermann, Level I Trauma Center boasts:
Academic Center affiliation with UT Health Science Center, NICU Level IV, Pediatric CV heart program, ECMO, PICU, dedicated ER, Neonatal/Pediatric Transport and Ground/Flight transport teams, clinical research involvement opportunities, career ladder for advancement and professional advancement in leadership positions such as:
• Clinical Practice Leaders
• Shift Supervisor
• Relief Shift Supervisor
• Department Educator
• Night shift.

Preferred Qualifications
* 3+ years ICU/NICU experience highly preferred
* Prior Level I Trauma experience
* RRT Highly preferred

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor‘s degree in Respiratory Care preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist-Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS) or Registered Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Disorders Specialty (RRT-SDS) required. (Incumbents hired into this job prior to 2/18/2019may be either RRT or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)). Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License 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 / Skills / Knowledge:
Minimum of one (1+) years experience with six (6) months of critical care experience. 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. The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.

Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann. Principal Accountabilities Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the CQI process.

Perform respiratory care quality assurance problem solving and take appropriate actions. Performs respiratory care procedures: administers medical gases, humidifiers and aerosols for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes…