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Summary:
We are searching for an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this role, you’ll administer a variety of respiratory care procedures in a developmentally/age appropriate manner for patients ranging from neonates to adults. Think you’ve got what it takes?
Qualifications
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
Graduate of an A.M.A approved Associates 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
A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas, with a minimum of six (6) months of experience in critical care
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
Responsibilities
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 physician's 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 patient's 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 patient’s 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 capabilities
Thank you for your interest in applying for this job position.
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