Respiratory Therapist NICU

St. Josephs Medical Center • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director/Manager, renders professional Respiratory Therapy in accordance with a physician's therapeutic plan, hospital and departmental guidelines, policies and protocols for standards of care. In doing so, assesses patient's respiratory condition, plans for therapy, sets up and cares for appropriate respiratory equipment, administers prescribed inhalant medications, provides appropriate patient/family education and documents patient assessments and response to therapies.
Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.
Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.
Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Requirements

• Adult/Pedi RT - One year experience as a Respiratory Therapist in Adult/Pedi & Acute care experience.
• NICU RT - Respiratory Therapist with two years experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Respiratory Care License issued by the State of Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Current Certificate of Authorization to practice Respiratory Care issued by the State of Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required for Labor & Delivery Stabilization in the NICU.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Saving (ACLS) certification is required.
• CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION (CPI) certification is required.
• General level of knowledge and clinical competencies as typically acquired through the completion of an accredited school of Respiratory Care.
• Graduates of the American Medical Association approve a school of respiratory therapy or equivalent
• Ability to perform all respiratory care procedures as required by the Respiratory Care department.
• Good oral and written communication skills, in order to communicate with physicians, health team members, patients and families.
• Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, in order to independently carry out the duties of the position.
• Other certification requirements as defined by the certification policy.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is preferred.
• Bilingual or Multilingual

Responsibilities

• renders professional Respiratory Therapy in accordance with a physician's therapeutic plan, hospital and departmental guidelines, policies and protocols for standards of care
• assesses patient's respiratory condition
• plans for therapy
• sets up and cares for appropriate respiratory equipment
• administers prescribed inhalant medications
• provides appropriate patient/family education
• documents patient assessments and response to therapies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed