Respiratory Care Practitioner Transport RRT

Job Summary Jump-start your career as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Transport RRT at Methodist Healthcare, where caring for patients with purpose and integrity is our core value. Responsibilities Assessment: Utilize in‑depth assessment skills; perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine predictable and potential needs of patients in complex situations. Diagnosis: Provide care for complex patients; correlate clinical data with diagnosis and symptoms to initiate appropriate therapy. Outcome Identification: Identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient and collaborate with the TRN to recognize the need to change the plan of care based on patient outcome. Planning: Plan care in collaboration with the patient, significant others, and health‑care team members; adjust plan according to continual assessment. Implementation: Anticipate impending crisis and initiate early intervention to prevent complications; perform advanced skills specific to critically ill patients in hospital and transport environments. Evaluation: Evaluate and modify the plan of care in conjunction with the TRN based on observable responses to interventions and attainment of patient outcomes. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Practitioner Program. 2 years of direct‑care respiratory experience in a specialized critical‑care area (NICU—preferred Level IV NICU, PICU, Emergency Department, ICU, Labor and Delivery—preferred Level IV L&D). Completion of competencies as defined by the department or clinical specialty area. Prior transport experience preferred. Current Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification License from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NPR), and STABLE certification required within 6 months of hire. Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist certification issued by NBRC highly recommended and preferred. Benefits Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits. Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. 401(k) plan with employer match (100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay) and employee stock purchase plan. Flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well‑being counseling. Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Healthcare Innovation & Technology Center