Respiratory Care Practitioner - $36-54 per hour

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for a job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Staff

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community.

When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency.

If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position responsible for serving in a leadership role and as a clinical expert in the delivery and management of patient care and is trained to competently care for pediatric patients with complex diagnosis.

Collaborates with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care. Provides professional Respiratory Care to patients, performs respiratory assessments, assists with exams and treatment, provides patient education, and maintains medical records. Job Description

The Children's Transport Team at Children's Memorial Hermann provides specialized emergency pediatric and neonatal transport services for patients from infants to adolescents around the clock, 365 days a year.

Depending on the location and severity of the child's medical condition, the transport team will use :

• A ground ambulance service for cases up to 300 miles away
• Memorial Hermann Life Flight® air ambulance for cases up to 150 miles away
• Fixed-wing air transport worldwide
• Day and Night shift available
• Level III or IV NICU experience preferred
• RRT Highly preferred

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduate of a CoArc accredited School of Respiratory Care; Bachelors preferred

Licenses / Certifications :

Pediatric Transport RT :

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License or Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
• Required to obtain within 18 months of hire : Neonatal / Pediatric Specialty (NPS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Certification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT)

Neonatal Transport RT :

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License or Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required;

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred

Required to obtain within 18 months of hire : Neonatal / Pediatric Specialty (NPS), Certification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

• RCP III 3-10 years
• RCP IV 10+ years
• Minimum (3) years experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a Pediatric ICU, will consider applicants with minimum of 3 years experience in Level 1 Emergency Department
• Effective oral and written communication
• Maintains current state of physical and mental well being
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Able to perform the job responsibilities in confined areas and / or differing environments
• Standard aircraft seatbelts will fit without alterations
• Able to function in the cabin of the aircraft without physical restrictions
• Meets the weight requirement of less than 240 pounds in uniform

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient / population served.

Identifies and utilizes available resources to resolve any problems.

• Coordinates the planning for the delivery of respiratory care with an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care, utilizing existing resources and staff, and setting appropriate priorities and patient assignments.
• Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
• Coordinates treatment plans; develops / implements discharge and / or transfer plans.
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.
• Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Medical Board of Respiratory Care and AARC standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of practice and clinical competency.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.

Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Other duties as assigned.

Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID #10276 1081276035. Posted job title : respiratory care practitioner, transport - children's

About Memorial Hermann Health System

Company Overview :

Charting a better future. A future that’s built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve.

Our 6,600+ affiliated physicians and 33,000+ employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites.

As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area.

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.

For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs.

Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will be at the center of what we do charting a better future for all.

Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.

Our Mission

Memorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.

Our Vision

To create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.

Our Values

Community : We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.

Compassion : We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.

Credibility : We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.

Courage : We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• 403b retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• School loan reimbursement
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