Children's Health is Hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care-Full-time/Night Shfts Near Dallas, TX
Job Title & Specialty Area: Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical care Department: Respiratory Therapy Location: Dallas Campus Shift: Night Shifts Job Type: On-Site) Why Children’s 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. WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 2 years job related experience Pref
EDUCATION
Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Req
Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Pref
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
BLS Req
NRP (Plano and NICU core) 180 Days Req
PALS certification
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) 24 months
BLS instructor for patient educators providing caregiver CPR 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
A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:
Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure