Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner; NRP

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

• Graduate of 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

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - National Board for Respiratory
• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and  by the Texas Medical Board
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) - American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics
• Must have one of the following within 6 months: RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care Specialty (NBRC); NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NBRC); CPFT - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC); RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC); RRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialty (NBRC); AE-C - Certified Asthma Educator (NBRC); TTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist (NAAP); RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist (BRPT)

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

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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

• Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills. Collaborates with management and all members of the interprofessional care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Independently and expertly serves as the department primary resource for staff ensuring optimal department services and outcomes. Facilitates teamwork by coordinating department needs and responding positively to requests for assistance. Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.
• Orients, guides and mentors team members consisting of RCP and Sr RCPs, students and support staff, to help build confidence and competency in skills, knowledge and abilities. Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.
• Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit. Role-models skills, through…