Respiratory - Respiratory Care Practitioner Commit

Children's Health • Plano, TX

113d

About The Position

The RCP 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.

Requirements

• Hold a Texas RCP license.
• Hold an NBRC-accredited RRT credential.
• Have at least 2 years of pediatric experience.
• Obtain NPS certification within 24 months of hire date.
• Hold current BLS and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• BLS instructor for patient educators providing caregiver CPR.
• BLS, NRP, PALS instructor optional for all others.
• Initial Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (PPMAB) training must be completed within 90 days of hire and be renewed annually.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in professional practice: Utilizes established standards of evidence based care to guide practice; Provides direct patient care including but not limited to: 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; Practice contributes toward achieving Respiratory Care Mission and Vision Statement; Utilizes the National Patient Safety Goals to provide a safe environment for patients.
• 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; Is a member of interdisciplinary committee/project/task force when given the opportunity.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree