Memorial Hermann - Houston, TX

posted 3 months ago

Full-time
Houston, TX
Hospitals

About the position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at Memorial Hermann Health System is responsible for administering therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to patients with respiratory disorders. This role involves working in both adult and neonatal critical care units, providing expert respiratory advice, and ensuring effective communication with healthcare professionals. The practitioner will also engage in patient education and maintain current knowledge in the field through ongoing training and education.

Responsibilities

  • Administer medical gases, medication, and aerosols for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes and provide patient education.
  • Follow written orders from physicians in administering drugs and medication to the cardiopulmonary system of patients, evaluate treatment provided and take appropriate action.
  • Perform patient assessment and basic interpretation of arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing, and chest x-rays as indicated in Skills Check Off list.
  • Provide expert respiratory advice and recommendations to physicians and other staff for the population served.
  • Communicate effectively with professional colleagues.
  • Manage time effectively.
  • Document appropriately in the medical records and complete other documentation duties accurately and efficiently according to policies and procedures.
  • Remain current in respiratory care through continuing education, participation in in-service training, and review of journals.
  • Assist in clinic education efforts, whether to patients, staff, hospital, system, or to the community.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
  • Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR (American Heart Association).
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping, and squatting.
  • Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors, and observe physical characteristics.
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