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Job Title & Specialty Area: Respiratory Care Practitioner

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Location: Dallas Campus

Shift: Night shift 7p-7a

Job Type: On-Site

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.

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

Work Experience:

• Experience preferred

Education:

• Required: Two-year associate degree
• Preferred: Four-year Bachelor's degree

Licenses and certifications:

• Required: RRT recognized by the NBRC and an active Texas license
• Required: BLS through the American Heart Association
• Required: NRP within 180 days of hire
• Required: PALS certification within 180 days of hire

A Place Where You Belong:

We put our people first. 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.