Pulmon Pract - Respiratory Care Practitioner Amb-Full-time/Day Shifts

Children's Health-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Dallas, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals
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The RCP in Ambulatory performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care. This position utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care and works effectively with members of the health care team, including the family in the provision of care to patients. The incumbent performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care and utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care.

  • Demonstrates competence in professional practice.
  • Utilizes established standards of evidence based care to guide practice.
  • Provides direct patient care including: mechanical ventilation, aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, oxygen therapy, inhaled gases.
  • Documents patient status, patient response, and respiratory practitioner interventions accurately and clearly.
  • Provides and reinforces health teaching with patients and families.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Preceptor for novice therapists.
  • Utilizes available resources to impact patient care and solve practice problems.
  • Is a member of interdisciplinary committee/project/task force.
  • Practice contributes toward achieving Respiratory Care Vision Statement.
  • Utilizes the National Patient Safety Goals to provide a safe environment for patients.
  • Maintains a safe environment for self and others.
  • Perform diagnostic testing in pulmonary lab.
  • Participates in the development of professional and educational activities.
  • Participates in continuing educational opportunities at Children's.
  • Supports professional organization of Respiratory Care.
  • Shares pertinent information gained from professional seminars, conferences, books, or journals.
  • Assists in identifying learning needs of staff therapist and other healthcare workers.
  • Develops, presents and evaluates programs to meet educational needs of other healthcare workers.
  • Incorporates research to clinical practice.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of research and quality improvement activities.
  • Reads and evaluates current research that has implications for clinical practice.
  • Shares research findings with colleagues in order to improve clinical practice.
  • Participates in research and quality improvement activities.
  • At least 2 years full time experience following graduation from a Respiratory Care program.
  • Current Texas license.
  • RRT certification.
  • Completion in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCPs) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Must obtain PACES certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Asthma Management Program only: Asthma Educator certification within one and a half (1.5) years of hire.
  • Asthma Management Program only: Valid Texas driver license.
  • At least 3 years experience, preferably in pediatric/neonatal care.
  • Associates Degree in Respiratory Care.
  • Asthma education experience.
  • AARC Membership, NPS, CPFT or RPFT.
  • Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
  • 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
  • Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
  • Caregiver Leave.
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
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