Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner

We are searching for an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this role, youll administer a variety of respiratory care procedures in a developmentally/age-appropriate manner for patients ranging from neonates to adults.Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.Think youve got what it takes?Job Duties & Responsibilities• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control; disease states, pathophysiology and pharmacology; operation of equipment used to administer routine respiratory care therapeutic modalities; special procedures once trained• Performs patient care activities according to policy and/or guidelines, and in compliance with MD order to provide optimal patient outcome• Documents patient-related activities according to policy/guidelines accurately and legibly• Facilitates good communication with physician, nurses, and other members of the health care team to coordinate optimal patient care• Performs medical record review to ensure physicians orders for respiratory care are current, signed off appropriately, coincident with therapy delivered, and are optimal for patient outcome• Communicates with physicians, provides suggestions and input into the patients plan of care, attempts to initiate respiratory protocols for all applicable patients, attends physician rounds consistently• Delivers a complete and comprehensive verbal report to the oncoming shift and manager by reporting all information relevant to the patients plan of care and anticipated problems• Provides instruction to patients and families• Provides orientation/reinforcement to respiratory care modalities pertaining to their disease process• Expand professional knowledge base and clinical capabilitiesAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.Skills & Requirements• Graduate of an A.M.A approved Associate degree certification/registry program OR may be a graduate of an A.M.A. approved Bachelor degree program in respiratory care• Current license to practice respiratory care the in the State of Texas• Recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist• One year of clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas, including six (6) months of experience in critical care, preferredABOUT US Since 1954, Texas Childrens has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best childrens hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this citys Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.Texas Childrens comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Childrens Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Childrens Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Childrens Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to childrens care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nations first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Childrens Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.Texas Childrens is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Childrens without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.