Supplemental Respiratory Therapist, Nights -TMC

Memorial Hermann Health System

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplemental Respiratory Therapist at Memorial Hermann’s Texas Medical Center administers basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to patients with respiratory disorders, including adult and neonatal critical care patients. Procedures may include arterial blood gases, neonatal procedures, trauma care, and ventilator transports. The therapist functions as a resource to RCP I staff, leads advanced patient education, and participates in the department’s quality program. This position works a supplemental night schedule and requires commitment to the agreed-upon schedule, with flexibility to move within patient care areas when necessary. The role supports safe, compassionate, personalized, efficient, and quality-focused care, and promotes professional growth through continuing education, skills competency, and mentoring less experienced staff.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Texas.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification.
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.
At least two years of experience in a high-acuity hospital, as stated in the posting.
Ability to commit to the elected supplemental schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and movement within patient care areas when necessary.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing; and frequent walking, stooping, and squatting.
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

Administer respiratory care and therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including medical gases, humidifiers, and aerosols, according to advanced skills check-off requirements.
Perform respiratory care quality assurance problem-solving and take appropriate actions.
Provide advanced patient education and participate in patient education activities.
Take and follow verbal physician orders for drugs and medications administered to the cardiopulmonary system; 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 skills check-off requirements.
Develop respiratory care plans and recommend patient-management approaches.
Serve as a resource, preceptor, mentor, and support to RCP I and less experienced staff.
Communicate effectively with professional colleagues, manage time, and complete medical-record and other documentation accurately and efficiently.
Participate in evaluation of new respiratory care equipment.
Maintain current respiratory care knowledge through continuing education, in-service training, and journal review.
Conduct interdepartmental and intradepartmental respiratory care in-services at least once a year for patients, staff, the hospital, the system, or the community.
Follow the agreed-upon supplemental schedule.
Promote quality patient care, customer service and satisfaction, safety, cost efficiency, and continuous quality improvement.
Adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budget, time, supply management, productivity, and service quality requirements.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, and support department goals.
Model service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.