Ambulatory Respiratory Therapist, Advanced at Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometry, Arterial Blood Gas Sampling, Mechanical Ventilation, Patient Education, Pulse Oximetry, Bronchoprovocation, Aerosol Therapy, Oxygen Therapy, Clinical Documentation, Critical Care, Non-invasive Respiratory Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We’re looking for a Advanced Ambulatory Respiratory Therapist, someone who’s ready to grow with our company. In this position, you’ll perform routine and complex pulmonary function tests, score and download control of breathing procedures in an age-appropriate manner. To provide a variety of respiratory care procedures upon request of a physician. To provide extensive education to patients, families, and staff on the management of disease states as related to respiratory care Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities • Provides patient care and services to patients treated in the Clinical Care Center and Hospital • Performs spirometry, body plethysmography, diffusion studies, and lung volume testing in accordance with departmental policy and American Thoracic Society guidelines • Performs arterial blood gas sampling and pulse oximetry monitoring, accurately reporting and documenting results • Performs control of breathing studies and documents clinical observations and patient data • Performs bronchoprovocation and exercise challenges and communicates results with physician within required timeframe • Assists with flexible fiber optic laryngoscopies including equipment preparation, patient monitoring, and documentation • Responds to codes and supports ventilation, oxygenation, and resuscitation efforts • Provides patient and family education on disease processes and management • Provides inhaler and peak flow instruction using age-appropriate teaching methods including demonstration and evaluation • Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy in accordance with competency and departmental policy • Documents all education and treatment in the patient’s medical record • Performs setup and management of mechanical ventilation and non-invasive respiratory support as ordered • Participates in staff education and quality improvement • Provides ongoing staff education through in-services, meetings, and shared materials • Assists in training and evaluation of new staff, students, and clinical learners • Contributes to clinical program improvements and patient education material updates • Participates in quality improvement and outcome management initiatives • Performs and evaluates control of breathing studies and adjusts apnea monitor settings as requested • Documents diagnostic results and ensures accurate and timely charge entry • Maintains compliance with clinical policies, certifications, and regulatory requirements • Performs additional duties as assigned by leadership • Shares knowledge from conferences and professional development activities with staff • Participates in and presents at departmental educational sessions Skills & Requirements • H.S. Diploma or GED required • RCP – Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required • BLS – Basic Life Support, American Heart Association preferred • RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist, National Board for Respiratory Care required • RPFT – Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist, National Board for Respiratory Care required within 18 months of hire or notification date or CPFT – Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist, National Board for Respiratory Care required within 18 months of hire or notification date • 1-year clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas with a minimum of 6 months of experience in critical care required Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org [https://www.texaschildrenspeople.org/career/?job_id=414012] for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and complex pulmonary function tests and provide various respiratory care procedures as requested by physicians. Educate patients, families, and staff on the management of respiratory disease states and participate in quality improvement initiatives.