Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner LTAC TMC

At Houston Methodist, the Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position functions in a lead role, for an assigned shift and/or area, performing lead job duties which include projects or specialized responsibilities as a regular part of their normal job responsibilities. In addition to the lead responsibilities, also performs duties and responsibilities at a Sr RCP level which include advanced procedures. This position serves as the liaison between management, staff and physicians for routine matters as the primary point of contact for resolving questions and issues for RCP's as well as support staff, resulting in the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to standards of practice for optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service. Duties for the Lead RCP position may be varied and include many of the following: organizing work schedules, assigning work, reviewing time cards for accuracy, conducting quality assurance audits of staff performance, developing and implementing quality improvement activities, training and mentoring staff, providing feedback on staff performance and developmental needs, participating in the development of skills and performance of staff, collecting/analyzing/reporting on data, preparing reports on department performance and metrics, and other responsibilities of a similar nature and level.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) and
• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure -- by the Texas Medical Board and
• RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care Specialty (NBRC) within 6 months or
• NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NBRC) within 6 months or
• CPFT - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) within 6 months or
• RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) within 6 months or
• RRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialty (NBRC) within 6 months or
• AE-C - Certified Asthma Educator within 6 months or
• TTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist (NAAP) within 6 months or
• RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist (BRPT) within 6 months and
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation -- preferred, depending on area assigned or
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) -- preferred, depending on area assigned

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

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 a long-term acute care hospital that proudly serves the Greater Houston area, focused on the needs of patients requiring extended hospitalization. Located in Katy, west of the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist Continuing Care is committed to providing patients with the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality and safety, focusing on the patient and family. The facility offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, infectious disease management, intensive care, pain management, postsurgical complication management, pulmonary care management, trauma and neurological injury management, and outpatient rehabilitation therapies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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