Respiratory Care Practitioner, Nights - Memorial City

Mhs Physicians of Texas

Houston, TX, US
Certified respiratory therapist (crt)
Current respiratory care practitioner license
Basic life support certification
The position is responsible for administering basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to patients with respiratory disorders in adult and neonatal critical care units

Job Summary

  • The position is responsible for administering basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to patients with respiratory disorders in adult and neonatal critical care units.
  • Employees are expected to function as a resource to RCP I and RCP II staff while leading advanced patient education efforts.
  • The role requires maintaining current knowledge through continuing education and serving as a preceptor or mentor to less experienced team members.

Matching Summary

The position is responsible for administering basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to patients with respiratory disorders in adult and neonatal critical care units.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
  • Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Critical care experience preferred
  • Arterial blood gas interpretation

Nice-to-have

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
  • ACLS or PALS certification
  • Mentoring less experienced staff
  • Patient education leadership
  • Departmental operations involvement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 2 years of critical care experience preferred
  • Valid Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License
  • BLS certification required
  • RRT credential preferred over CRT

Work Rights

Not specified

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