Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner

2 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital. As a key member of our respiratory care department, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and leading a team of respiratory care practitioners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of respiratory care practitioners in providing high-quality patient care and services.
  • Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and departmental performance.
  • Collaborate with management and other departments to ensure seamless communication and coordination of patient care.
  • Provide training and mentorship to respiratory care practitioners to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Conduct quality audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient departmental operations.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
  • Four years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with two years ICU, Neonatal and/or ER (preferred at HMCCH), and lead/supervisor experience.
  • May consider HM employee with three years respiratory care experience, one year as a HM RCP and who demonstrates progressive leadership abilities.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)
  • RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure by the Texas Medical Board
  • RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care Specialty (NBRC) within 6 months
  • NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NBRC) within 6 months
  • CPFT - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) within 6 months
  • RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) within 6 months
  • RRRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialty (NBRC) within 6 months
  • AE-C - Certified Asthma Educator within 6 months
  • TTTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist (NAAP) within 6 months
  • RRPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist (BRPT) within 6 months
  • BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
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
  • Ability to work independently
  • Capable of handling challenging/difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations
  • Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
  • Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Respiratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership 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

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