Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care-PRN/Days

Job Title & Specialty Area: Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN (As needed)

Department: Respiratory Theray

Location: Dallas campus

Shift: Day Shifts

Job Type: On-Site

Why Childrens Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
The RCP performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care. This position utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care and works effectively with members of the health care team, including the family in the provision of care to patients. The incumbent performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care and utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care.

Responsibilities:
* Demonstrates competence in professional practice:
* Utilizes established standards of evidence based care to guide practice Provides direct patient care including but not limited to: mechanical ventilation, aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, oxygen therapy, inhaled gases Documents patient status, patient response, and respiratory practitioner interventions accurately and clearly Provides and reinforces health teaching with patients and families Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team Preceptor for novice therapists
* Utilizes available resources to impact patient care and solve practice problems
* Practice contributes toward achieving Respiratory Care Mission and Vision Statement Utilizes the National Patient Safety Goals to provide a safe environment for patients
* Participates in the development of professional and educational activities:
* Participates in continuing educational opportunities at Childrens
* Supports professional organization of Respiratory Care
* Shares pertinent information gained from professional seminars, conferences, books, or journals.
* Assists in identifying learning needs of staff therapist and other healthcare workers.
* Develops, presents and evaluates programs to meet educational needs of other healthcare workers. Is a member of interdisciplinary committee/project/task force when given the opportunity
* Incorporates research to clinical practice:
* Demonstrates knowledge of research and quality improvement activities.
* Reads and evaluates current research that has implications for clinical practice.
* Shares research findings with colleagues in order to improve clinical practice.
* Participates in research and quality improvement activities.

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 2 years job related experience preferred

EDUCATION
* Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience required
* Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* BLS Req
* NRP (Plano and NICU core) 180 Days Req
* PALS certification (excluding DPMSC Pulmonary Dept.) 180 Days Req
* RRT recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and active Texas license Req
* RRT-NPS recognized by the NBRC (preferred for CT OR) 1 1/2 Yrs Req
* BLS instructor for patient educators providing caregiver CPR Pref
* BLS, NRP, PALS instructor optional for all others Pref
* NRP optional for all others Pref
* Initial Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (PPMAB) training must completed within 90 days of hire and be renewed annually (Plano and OCH locations only) 90 Days Req

JOB PROFILE
* Requires experience in own professional discipline to appropriately apply own knowledge; broadens own professional expertise and acquires higher level skills
* Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
* No supervisory responsibilities but may provide informal guidance to new team members
* Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using professional/technical experience, judgment and precedents
* Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
* Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
* Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

MANAGEMENT SKILLS
* Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
* Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
* Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
* Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
* Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
* Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available