Respiratory Care Practitioner - Full Time - Nights - 10KSign-On and 10K Referral Bonus

At Houston Methodist the Respiratory CarePractitioner (RCP) position is responsible for performing routinerespiratory care procedures as assigned varying in complexity whichinclude but are not limited to preparation administration andmonitoring of medication and treatment modalities and gas therapyventilator support spirometry and assistance with bronchoscopy.

This position may perform diagnostic testing of the cardiacrespiratory system as appropriate. As a member of the directpatient care team the RCP position provides direct assistance tophysicians and other care health professionals with respiratorycarerelated procedures within the scope of the professionallicensure.

This position delivers exceptional patient care andadheres to standards and guidelines established by respiratory andregulatory agencies and Houston Methodist to ensure optimal patientsafety and customer service.

PEOPLEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotesa positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimaldepartment results.

Collaborates with all members of theinterprofessional team by using progressive skills in therapeuticcommunication and reporting pertinent patient care information anddata in a comprehensive manner which includes active listening andteaching

• Communicateseffectively with others to facilitate providing the highest qualityservice during every customer and patientencounter
• Practices in amanner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusionprinciples. Serves as a patient advocate in preventing / resolvingethical issues.

Facilitates interventions to relieve thepatients / family spiritualdistress

Providescontributions towards improvement of department scores forturnover / retention / employee engagement i.e. peertopeeraccountability

SERVICEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performsrespiratory care to include but not limited to : arterial blood gasand analysis pulse oximetry spirometry and flow volume loops lungvolume determination airway resistance measurement breath diffusioncapacity bronchoprovocation testing maximal inspiratory andexpiratory pressures bronchodilator administration diagnosticradiology procedures.

Prepares administers and monitors treatmentmodalities and medication delivery. Implements monitors andevaluates ventilatorsupport

• Performs otherprocedures and tests as needed and if assigned such asElectrocardiograms Holters and Arterial BloodGas
• Provides care for thephysical needs of patients by executing various respiratory careconcepts to maximize performance which includes positioningphysiology procedure preparation and technical factors.

Modifiestechnical factors to achieve desired results and recognizescomplications / limitations associated with certain procedures.

Proactively identifies how to address these for optimumoutcomes

Uses peertopeeraccountability to contribute towards improving department score forpatientsatisfaction

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Troubleshootscalibrates and performs preventive maintenance and quality controlon all equipment and analyzers per department guidelinesdocumenting activities.

Assembles prepares cleans and operatesbronchoscopy equipment monitoring equipment and accessories inaccordance with manufacturing recommendations and departmentguidelines. Reportsmalfunctions

Providesdirect assistance to physicians performing tests as orderedassessing and assuring quality acceptability and reliability ofresults;

takes corrective action and involves others as neededtoward achievement of thisend

Contributes toidentification of corrective action and improvement activities andto meet department and hospital targets for quality and safetyfocusing on the task at hand and reporting near misses and inputingerrors promptly into Patient Safety Net to improve processes andidentify trends

FINANCEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Accuratelydocuments all patient care and respiratoryrelated activities andprocedures in the appropriate documentation system.

Enters chargesat the time service isdelivered

Uses resourcesefficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated toindependently manage time effectively minimizing incidentalovertime and prioritize dailytasks

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates inpractice projects focused on innovation efficiency or improvementin patient care and activities. Embraces and enacts new carepathways or service line implementation to improve service to thecommunity
• Identifies ownlearning needs consults with healthcare team experts and seekscontinuing education opportunities to meet those needs to expandlearning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continualdevelopment as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Completes andupdates the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoingbasis

This job description is notintended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform otherreasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the needarises.

EDUCATION

Graduateof education program approved by the credentialing body for therequired credential(s) indicated below in the CertificationsLicenses and Registrationssection

WORKEXPERIENCE

one yearexperience as a Respiratory Care Practitionerpreferred.

LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• RRTRegistered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) and
• RCPLicensed Respiratory Care Practitioner State Licensureand
• BLS Basic Life Support (AHA)and
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)Current incumbents have one year to obtain from effective date ofjob description within 90 days

LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONSPREFERRED

• PALS PediatricAdvanced Life Support (AHA) depending on area assignedand
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation depending onarea assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ANDABILITIES

• Demonstrates theskills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assignedjob determined through ongoing skills competency assessments andperformanceevaluations
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
• Possesses basiccomputer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to maintainpatient and examdocuments
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal and team player skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
• Demonstratestime managementskills
• Adapts to multipleongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizingwork flow and actively participating inproblemsolving

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• UniformNo
• Scrubs Yes
• Businessprofessional No
• Other (department approved)Yes

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*Yes

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaYes
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaNo

CompanyProfile :

Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals.

As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas MedicalCenter and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it hasevolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teachinghospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with acomprehensive residency program.

Two of Houston Methodists primaryacademic affiliates are among the nations leading health careorganizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterianHospital.

Houston Methodist also has affiliations with TexasA&M University and the University of Houston. With 948operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employeesHouston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousandsof patients from around the world.

HoustonMethodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of womenminorities disabled persons andveterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

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