Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Coordinator, PICU

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Responsible for serving as a clinical expert in the delivery and management of comprehensive respiratory care, utilizing research and evidence-based practice as necessary; for expertly caring for patients from multiple services/specialties, and for more complex diagnosis.

Location: Children's Memorial Hermann
Shift: FT, Day

*RRT
*BLS, ACLS, PALS
*RRT Highly preferred
* 5+ years RT experience required.
* Previous PICU and/or pediatric critical care respiratory therapy experience.
* Previous charge Therapist, Lead Therapist, Educator, Preceptor, or other leadership experience preferred.
* Experience with quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
* Expert in mechanical ventilation management, HFOV, JET, nitric oxide, and advanced respiratory support modalities in pediatric patients.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care, required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current State of Texas RCP license

• Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Certified in Basic Life Support

• Additional specialty certification from the NBRC, preferred

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience

• Five (5) years of critical care experience, preferred

• Effective oral and written communication skills

Principal Accountabilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs all activities between the interdisciplinary team to direct and facilitate departmental throughput in order to attain positive outcomes.

• Coordinates with nursing and ancillary departments, such as lab and radiology to ensure proper turn-around times.

• Acts as a liaison, to departmental staff, medical personnel, patients and family members; assist in any patient care concerns, issues and complaints; conducts daily leadership rounding on assigned unit.

• Utilizes critical thinking and sound clinical judgment and works autonomously to solve problems; escalates issues or notifies department leaders of significant occurrences, intervention, or delays, as appropriate.

• Acts as a mentor/coach to assigned staff and provides input into the annual performance review of those staff members.

• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.

• Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.