Respiratory Therapist, Nights - Katy

Memorial Hermann Health System•Katy, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hermann seeks a Respiratory Therapist for its Katy Hospital team. 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. This role performs respiratory care procedures, assesses patients, interprets diagnostic information within the scope of the applicable skills check-off list, and provides respiratory care advice to physicians and other staff. It also includes documentation, continuing education, mentoring less experienced staff, and supporting departmental and organizational goals. The position is full-time on the night shift at Katy Hospital.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); incumbents hired before February 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.
The 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 culture 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.
NICU experience.

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, medications, and aerosols for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes, and provide patient education.
Follow physicians’ written orders for drugs and medications administered to the cardiopulmonary system, evaluate treatment, and take appropriate action.
Perform patient assessments and 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-record and other documentation accurately and efficiently.
Maintain current respiratory-care knowledge through continuing education, participation in services, and journal review; assist with education for patients, staff, the hospital, the system, and the community.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary, time-management, supply-management, productivity, and service-quality requirements.
Promote professional growth by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills-competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Participate in and lead advanced patient education.
Remain actively involved in departmental operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.