Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner, Nights (NRP required)
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Job Summary
Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner on the Night shift at Houston Methodist West Hospital performing advanced procedures (e.g., intubation, advanced pulmonary diagnostics, EBUS, electromagnetic navigation, ECMO), mentoring and teaching Respiratory Care team and students, participating in quality improvement initiatives, research programs, and departmental committees; coordinates department activities, demonstrates independent clinical judgment, and applies high-level skills in ICU/NICU settings while ensuring patient safety and service quality.
Required Qualifications
- RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Instructor (AHA)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA, AAP)
- State licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas
- NBRC - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and professional credentials
- 2+ years in critical care preferred; four years overall RCP experience including critical care experience preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Mentorship and teaching experience
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives
- Experience with research programs and departmental committees
- Experience coordinating or leading department activities
- ECMO familiarity (relevant to advanced respiratory care)
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