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Respiratory Care Practitioner

Primary Purpose
Responsible for providing full respiratory care to patients within neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations, as prescribed by physician, and within established standards and practices.
 
Minimum Specifications
Education
  • Must be graduate of a Respiratory Care Program from an accredited American Medical Association (AMA) program.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
 
Experience
  • None
Equivalent Education and/or Experience
  • None
Certification/Registration/Licensure
  • Must have a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license from the Texas Medical Board.
  • Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC). Employees in this job who were hired on or before 6/2/2021 are exempt from this requirement but must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC).
  • Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross Rescuer
  • Military Training Network
  • Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred.
Required Tests for Placement
  • None
 
Skills or Special Abilities
  • Must successfully complete General Care orientation.
  • Must successfully complete adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) orientation to work in adult ICU areas.
  • Must successfully complete Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) orientation to work in NICU area.
  • Must be able to demonstrate assessment skills for prioritization of care, the application of patient driven protocols, and the delivery of respiratory care in neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations.
  • Must be proficient in the use of all equipment required for the delivery of Respiratory Care bedside therapeutic and diagnostic services.
  • Must be able to serve as a preceptor to new orientees, students, and interns.
  • Must be able to document activities accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
  • Must maintain required departmental competencies.
  • May be asked to assume charge responsibilities.