Resp Care Practitioner
Company: Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Location: Baytown
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Respiratory Care Practitioner (
RCP) position is responsible for performing routine respiratory
care procedures as assigned, varying in complexity which include,
but are not limited to, preparation, administration and monitoring
of medication and treatment modalities and gas therapy, ventilator
support, spirometry and assistance with bronchoscopy.This position
may perform diagnostic testing of the cardiac respiratory system,
as appropriate.
As a member of the direct patient care team, the
RCP position provides direct assistance to physicians and other
care health professionals, with respiratory care-related procedures
within the scope of the professional licensure. This position
delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to standards and
guidelines established by respiratory and regulatory agencies and
Houston Methodist to ensure optimal patient safety and customer
service.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPromotes a positive work environment and
contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively
helps one other to achieve optimal department results.Collaborates
with all members of the inter-professional team by using
progressive skills in therapeutic communication and reporting
pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive
manner, which includes active listening and teaching
Communicates effectively with others to facilitate providing the
highest quality service during every customer and patient
encounter
Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and
inclusion principles.
Serves as a patient advocate in preventing/resolving ethical
issues. Facilitates interventions to relieve the patient's/family
spiritual distress
Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for
turnover/retention/employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer
accountability
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs respiratory care to include but not limited to:
arterial blood gas and analysis, pulse oximetry, spirometry and
flow volume loops, lung volume determination, airway resistance
measurement, breath diffusion capacity, bronchoprovocation testing,
maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures, bronchodilator
administration, diagnostic radiology procedures.Prepares,
administers and monitors treatment modalities and medication
delivery.
Implements, monitors and evaluates ventilator support
Performs other procedures and tests as needed and if assigned, such
as Electrocardiograms, Holter's, and Arterial Blood GasProvides
care for the physical needs of patients by executing various
respiratory care concepts to maximize performance, which includes
positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical
factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired results and
recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain
procedures.
Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum
outcomes
Uses peer-to-peer accountability to contribute towards improving
department score for patient satisfaction
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Troubleshoots, calibrates and performs preventive maintenance and
quality control on all equipment and analyzers per department
guidelines, documenting activities.
Assembles, prepares, cleans and operates bronchoscopy equipment,
monitoring equipment and accessories in accordance with
manufacturing recommendations and department guidelines.
Reports malfunctions
Provides direct assistance to physicians, performing tests as
ordered, assessing and assuring quality, acceptability and
reliability of results; takes corrective action and involves others
as needed toward achievement of this end
Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvement
activities and to meet department and hospital targets for quality
and safety, focusing on the task at hand and reporting near misses,
and inputing errors promptly into Patient Safety Net to improve
processes and identify trends
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Accurately documents all patient care and respiratory-related
activities and procedures in the appropriate documentation system.
Enters charges at the time service is delivered
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing
incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in practice projects focused on innovation, efficiency
or improvement in patient care and activities. Embraces and enacts
new care pathways or service line implementation to improve service
to the communityIdentifies own learning needs, consults with
healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education
opportunities to meet those needs to expand learning beyond
baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a
Respiratory Care Practitioner. Completes and updates the individual
development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body
for the required credential(s) indicated below in the
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
WORK EXPERIENCE
one year experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
preferred.
LICENSES
AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)
AND
RCP
AND
BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)
AND
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) Current incumbents have
one year to obtain from effective date of job description within 90
days
LICENSES
AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) depending on area
assigned
AND
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation depending on area assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer
systems to maintain patient and exam documents
Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all
levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent
customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and
co-workers
Demonstrates time management skills
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
including, organizing work flow and actively participating in
problem-solving
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform No
Scrubs Yes
Business professional No
Other (department approved) Yes
ON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
On Call
Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest
technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding
counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and
staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home,
state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed
to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing
facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new,
expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower,
outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care
unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating
rooms.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive
of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which
Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not
engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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