Supplemental, Respiratory Therapist - Cypress

Memorial Hermann Health System•Cypress Hospital, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist administers basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to patients with respiratory disorders, including patients in adult and neonatal critical care units. Procedures may include arterial blood gases, neonatal procedures, trauma care, and ventilator transports. The position serves as a resource to RCP I, participates in and leads advanced patient education, and is actively involved in the departmental quality program. This supplemental position is located in Cypress and is scheduled for PRN night shifts. The role requires the ability to adhere to an agreed-upon supplemental schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and movement among patient care areas when necessary.

Requirements

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
Current, unrestricted Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the State of Texas.
BCLS certification and one of the following: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPFT, RPFT, RPSGT, Asthma Certified Educator, NRP Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, or CPR Instructor.
Ability to commit to the elected commitment schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and movement within patient care areas when necessary.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds; stand for prolonged periods; and frequently walk, stoop, and squat.
Fine hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to receive oral and written communication and communicate verbally and in writing.
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
Four years of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote quality patient care and customer satisfaction while supporting safety, cost efficiency, and continuous quality improvement.
Perform respiratory care, resolve quality assurance problems, and take appropriate action.
Administer medical gases, humidifiers, and aerosols for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes in accordance with advanced RCP II skills check-off requirements.
Conduct advanced patient education in accordance with skills check-off requirements.
Follow verbal treatment orders from physicians when administering drugs and medications to patients’ cardiopulmonary systems; evaluate treatment programs and results and take appropriate action.
Assess patients and interpret arterial blood gases, pulmonary function tests, hemodynamics, and chest x-rays as indicated by RCP II skills check-off requirements.
Develop respiratory care plans, make patient-management recommendations, and serve as a resource to RCP I.
Communicate effectively with professional colleagues, manage time effectively, and complete medical-record and other documentation accurately and efficiently according to policies and procedures.
Participate in the evaluation of new respiratory care equipment.
Maintain current respiratory care knowledge through continuing education, in-service training, and journal review; conduct respiratory care in-services for patients, staff, the hospital, the system, or the community at least once a year.
Adhere to the agreed-upon supplemental schedule.
Provide safe care to patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications for time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
Support professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Provide compassionate, personalized care and model Memorial Hermann service standards through safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.