Coordinator of Respiratory Care
Position: Coordinator of Respiratory Care
Job ID: 167385
Location: US-TX-Houston
Department: Resp Care - Mgmt
Job ID: 167385
Location: US-TX-Houston
Department: Resp Care - Mgmt
Talent Area: Respiratory
Full/Part Time: Full time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: 8a - 5p
Full/Part Time: Full time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: 8a - 5p
About Texas Children's Hospital
Since 1954, Texas Children’s 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 children’s 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 city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children’s 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 Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s 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 Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
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Summary:
We are searching for a Coordinator of Respiratory Care -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will demonstrate clinical expertise in the physical and educational aspects of Respiratory Care for the pediatric and neonatal patient population and their families as outlined in the unit profiles. The CRS works interdependently with and independently of the multi-disciplinary team. Scope of practice will include practitioner, educator, researcher, change agent, and administrator. The CRS is dedicated to promoting optimal patient/family care with the ultimate goal of enhanced patient/family outcomes.
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Responsibilities :
- 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.
- Required H.S. Diploma or GED. Preferred Bachelor's Degree. Degree may substitute for the experience
- RCP - License Respiratory Care – RCP by the Texas Medical Board, RRT CERT - Cert-Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care
- 4 years of respiratory care experience
Qualifications:
- Serves as an advanced clinical practitioner. Collaborates with the health care team to assist in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of treatment approaches utilizing clinical knowledge, sound judgment, and problem-solving. For example, participation in interdisciplinary rounds offering a Respiratory Care perspective to patient care; evaluating response to interventions and modifying plan of care; consults with other disciplines as needed. Acts as a clinical resource to staff and other members of the health care team. For example, available by pager or phone when out of the unit; approached by staff and other members of the health care team regarding clinical issues in the area of expertise.
- Maintains clinical skills by providing direct patient care and related activities. Performs patient care and related activities within the scope of their training and responsibilities (demonstrating advanced clinical competencies in an area of expertise). Participates in ongoing communication and collaboration with other members of the patient’s interdisciplinary care team
- Serves as an educational resource in expertise for the patient and family, and other health care professionals. Assesses the learning needs of staff, family, and patients. For example, directly observes Respiratory Care staff; surveys the needs of the staff; interviews families. Facilitates the acquisition of knowledge through formal and informal teaching. For example, teaches staff at the bedside; teaches in a classroom setting; coordinates educational activities as needed; provides input into the unit educational plans; teaches families/patients.
- Serves as a researcher. Conducts research and development activities for Respiratory Care. Consistently applies new knowledge relevant to pediatric and neonatal Respiratory Care to clinical practice. For example: incorporates current literature and research findings relevant to health care of pediatric patients and their families; applies research in the writing of policies, standards of care, and protocols; collects and analyzes data, monitors progress and makes recommendations to improve patient outcomes or processes.
- Serves as a change agent. Facilitates change in clinical practice to positively affect patient outcomes. For example, reviews current practice to determine appropriateness and cost-effectiveness; provides expert knowledge in the planning, development, and implementation of special projects; development, review, and revision of policies, standards of care, and protocols.
- Serves as an administrator. Supports and facilitates the attainment of institutional goals and strategic plans. For example, demonstrates the ability to problem solve and resolve conflicts; participates in hospital-wide committees and projects; provides leadership at the unit/service level.
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