The RCP provides direct respiratory care to patients in critical care settings, including mechanical ventilation and pulmonary hygiene. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide health education to patients and their families.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate's degree, RRT certification from the NBRC, and an active Texas license. BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications are required within specific timeframes after hire.
Type: On-Site Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary
The RCP performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care. This position utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care and works effectively with members of the health care team, including the family in the provision of care to patients. The incumbent performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care and utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Critical care settings are defined as intensive care units and/or emergency department.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates competence in professional practice:
Utilizes established standards of evidence based care to guide practice Provides direct patient care including but not limited to: mechanical ventilation, aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, oxygen therapy, inhaled gases Documents patient status, patient response, and respiratory practitioner interventions accurately and clearly Provides and reinforces health teaching with patients and families
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team
Preceptor for novice therapists
Utilizes available resources to impact patient care and solve practice problems
Practice contributes toward achieving Respiratory Care Mission and Vision Statement
Utilizes the National Patient Safety Goals to provide a safe environment for patients
Participates in the development of professional and educational activities:
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Caregiver Leave
Employee Savings Plan Match
Adoption And Surrogacy Reimbursement
Medical Plan Premiums Coverage
Respiratory - Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
Participates in continuing educational opportunities at Children’s
Supports professional organization of Respiratory Care
Shares pertinent information gained from professional seminars, conferences, books, or journals
Assists in identifying learning needs of staff therapist and other healthcare workers
Develops, presents and evaluates programs to meet educational needs of other healthcare workers Is a member of interdisciplinary committee/project/task force when given the opportunity
Incorporates research to clinical practice:
Demonstrates knowledge of research and quality improvement activities How You’ll Be Successful: WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 2 years job related experience Preferred
Education
Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Required
Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Preferred
Licenses and certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire Required
RRT recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and active Texas license Upon Hire Required
NRP (Plano and NICU core) 180 Days Required
PALS certification (excluding DPMSC Pulmonary Dept.) 180 Days Required
RRT-NPS recognized by the NBRC within 2 years of hire (preferred for CT OR) Required
BLS instructor for patient educators providing caregiver CPR Preferred
BLS, NRP, PALS instructor optional for all others Preferred
NRP optional for all others Preferred
ACLS, Advanced Cardiovascular License support, required for Cardiac Thoracic Surgery Department Only 90 Days Required
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We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues.
We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: · Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. · 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure · Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) · Caregiver Leave · Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class.
This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
