Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Coordinator - Children's

Memorial Hermann Health System

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Coordinator serves as a clinical expert in delivering and managing comprehensive respiratory care, using research and evidence-based practice as appropriate. The role provides expert care to patients across multiple services and specialties, including patients with more complex diagnoses. The coordinator works with interdisciplinary teams to support departmental throughput and positive outcomes, collaborates with nursing and ancillary departments, serves as a liaison among staff, medical personnel, patients, and families, and mentors assigned staff. The position also contributes to program evaluation, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes while upholding Memorial Hermann’s standards for safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care.
Current State of Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Basic Life Support certification.
Minimum of five years of experience.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Five years of critical care experience.
Additional specialty certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and directs activities between interdisciplinary team members to facilitate departmental throughput and achieve positive outcomes.
Coordinates with nursing and ancillary departments, including laboratory and radiology, to ensure appropriate turnaround times.
Serves as a liaison for departmental staff, medical personnel, patients, and family members; assists with patient-care concerns, issues, and complaints; and conducts daily leadership rounding on the assigned unit.
Uses critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to work autonomously and solve problems; escalates issues or notifies department leaders about significant occurrences, interventions, or delays as appropriate.
Mentors and coaches assigned staff and provides input into their annual performance reviews.
Participates in ongoing systemic and interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and desired client-centered outcomes.
Considers patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and ensures high service standards and an optimized patient experience.
Ensures safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follows Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budget specifications, including time and supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Promotes professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and competency requirements; supports department goals; and serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Models Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Performs other duties as assigned.