Overview

At Houston Methodist, the Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position is an experienced and competent therapist who is responsible for performing advanced procedures as assigned; examples include and are not limited to: intubation, advance pulmonary diagnostics, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), electromagnetic navigation, extracorpeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), etc. This position performs all duties assigned to a RCP and participates in developing and teaching in-services/programs for the respiratory staff, quality improvement initiatives, research programs, and departmental committees or subcommittees. The Sr RCP position serves as a mentor and resource to Respiratory Care team members and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and achieve optimum performance levels in specialized areas such as ICU and NICU. This position works independently, exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging procedures and patient care situations. The Sr RCP position may assume duties associated with coordinating activities within the Respiratory department.

Houston Methodist Standard

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

Houston Methodist Experience Expectations

Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
Practices the Caring and Serving Model
Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience
Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

Responsibilities

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Contributes to teamwork by awareness of overall patient workload, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Offers guidance to interprofessional health care team, when appropriate, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes
Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication which includes active listening and teaching to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter
Guides and mentors other Respiratory Care Practitioners and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities. Teaches, orients and precepts newly hired Therapists. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides patient teaching based on learning needs, uses appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly
Serves as the primary therapist for performing advanced treatments, as assigned, such as but not limited to: intubation, advance pulmonary diagnostic, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), electromagnetic navigation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), etc.
Coordinates various activities within the respiratory department and assumes other duties in the absence of a team lead/or coordinator, as assigned. Serves as a resource for department-related needs such as: specialty equipment or software implementation
Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability for service standards

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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
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
Utilizes clinical judgement, using an analytical approach. Assists with implementation and teaching of department-based safety initiatives and standards of practice. Identifies trends and opportunities for corrective action and process improvement, providing recommendations. Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and patient safety

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, optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement for department projects and shared governance activities. Participates in one or more department committees or subcommittees and facilitates the accomplishment of the goals of the committee or subcommittee
Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Completes and updates the My Development plan on an on-going basis
Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

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.

Qualifications

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

Four years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner of which at least two in a critical care level (preferred at HMCCH). May consider HM employee with at least three years of RCP experience with one year as a HM RCP
Neonatal experience preferred

License/Certification

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure -- by the Texas Medical Board AND
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) AND
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) -- depending on area assigned AND
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) -- depending on area assigned within 90 days OR
RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care Specialty (NBRC) OR
NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NBRC) OR
CPFT - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) OR
RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) OR
RRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialty (NBRC) OR
AE-C - Certified Asthma Educator (NBRC) OR
TTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist (NAAP) OR
RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist (BRPT)

Ksa/ Supplemental Data

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
Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging/difficult procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
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
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* Yes

TRAVEL****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 Continuing Care Hospital is the first specialty hospital in the Houston Methodist family. Located in the heart of the Katy community, the facility provides a special menu of services for both inpatient and outpatient care by team members called to serve with excellence and compassion:

Specialized inpatient care for those patients requiring a longer hospital stay
Outpatient physical and speech therapy
State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging such as X-ray, MRI, CT
Women’s Center with advanced mammography

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