Respiratory Therapist, Days - Katy

Memorial Hermann Health System•Katy, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hermann is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for its Katy Hospital. The position recommends and administers basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for 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 therapist serves as a resource to RCP I and RCP II staff, participates in and leads advanced patient education, and is actively involved in departmental operations. The role performs respiratory care procedures, assesses patients, interprets diagnostic information within the Skills Check Off list, and provides expert respiratory care recommendations to physicians and other staff. It also involves documentation, continuing education, patient and community education, and supporting departmental goals. The position is full-time, day shift, at Katy Hospital.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); incumbents hired before 02/18/2019 may hold either RRT or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License or Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing; and frequent walking, stooping, and squatting.
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics.
Demonstrated commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and Memorial Hermann’s values in internal and external customer interactions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two years of critical care experience preferred.
Two of the following certifications are preferred: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPFT, RPFT, RPSGT, Asthma Certified Educator, NRP Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, or BLS Instructor.
RRT is highly preferred.
Three or more years of RRT experience and NICU experience are listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

Recommend and administer basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients with respiratory disorders, including arterial blood gases, neonatal procedures, trauma care, and ventilator transports.
Perform respiratory care procedures, including administering medical gases, medication, and aerosols for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes, and providing patient education.
Follow physicians’ written orders for drugs and medication administered to the cardiopulmonary system, evaluate treatments, and take appropriate action.
Assess patients and perform basic interpretation of arterial blood gases, pulmonary function tests, and chest x-rays as indicated in the Skills Check Off list.
Provide expert respiratory advice and recommendations to physicians and other staff for the population served.
Communicate effectively with professional colleagues, manage time, and complete medical records and other documentation accurately and efficiently.
Remain current in respiratory care through continuing education, participation in services, and journal review.
Assist with education efforts for patients, staff, the hospital, the system, and the community; participate in and lead advanced patient education.
Serve as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to less experienced staff.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budget, time, supply, productivity, and service-quality expectations.
Promote professional growth by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, and support department-based goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.