Respiratory Care Practitioner, Entry Level

Respiratory Care Practitioner, Entry Level Houston, TX, United States Job Description We're searching for a Respiratory Care Practitioner, someone who's ready to be part of the best ranked children's hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will administer a variety of respiratory care procedures in a developmentally age-appropriate manner for patients ranging from neonates to adults. Think you've got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Performs patient care and related activities according to policy and/or guidelines. In compliance with MD order to provide optimal patient outcome. Perform patient care assessments. Performs medication delivery. Performs airway clearance techniques. Provides ventilatory support Documents patient related activities according to policy/guidelines in a legible manner. Facilitates good communication with Physician, Nursing, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate optimal patient care. Provides instruction to patients and families. Performs other essential functions. Skills & Requirements Required H.S. Diploma or equivalent Required current enrollment in an accredited respiratory care program OR have a temporary license to practice respiratory care Required BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association About Us 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. 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. Job Info Job Schedule Part time Job Shift Night Locations 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, US #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Children's Medical Center