Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner - FT - Nights
Company: Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
Location: Cypress
Posted on: November 16, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner
(RCP) position functions in a lead role, for an assigned shift
and/or area, performing lead job duties which include projects or
specialized responsibilities as a regular part of their normal job
responsibilities. In addition to the lead responsibilities, also
performs duties and responsibilities at a Sr RCP level which
include advanced procedures. This position serves as the liaison
between management, staff and physicians for routine matters as the
primary point of contact for resolving questions and issues for
RCP's as well as support staff, resulting in the delivery of
exceptional patient care and adherence to standards of practice for
optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service.
Duties for the Lead RCP position may be varied and include many of
the following: organizing work schedules, assigning work, reviewing
time cards for accuracy, conducting quality assurance audits of
staff performance, developing and implementing quality improvement
activities, training and mentoring staff, providing feedback on
staff performance and developmental needs, participating in the
development of skills and performance of staff,
collecting/analyzing/reporting on data, preparing reports on
department performance and metrics, and other responsibilities of a
similar nature and level.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Role models to team members effective communication skills,
assisting in their development of such skills. Collaborates with
management and all members of the interprofessional care team by
actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care
information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- Independently and expertly serves as the department primary
resource for staff ensuring optimal department services and
outcomes. Facilitates teamwork by coordinating department needs and
responding positively to requests for assistance. Promotes a
positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a
focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal
department results.
- Orients, guides and mentors team members consisting of RCP and
Sr RCPs, students and support staff, to help build confidence and
competency in skills, knowledge and abilities. Provides feedback to
management on team member performance and conduct. Develops skills
of team members and continually assists with improving skills,
performance and outcomes.
- Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit.
Role-models skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, to
optimize improvement of department score for
turnover/retention/employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Executes above average clinical and critical thinking skills in
challenging procedures and patient care situations, utilizing
conflict management techniques as appropriate.
- Serves as liaison between team members, management and
physicians, resolving routine matters for the shift/area.
- Proactively identifies needs for adjustment/intervention for
optimum patient care and experience. Monitors and adjusts
activities of the assigned team to ensure optimum patient
throughput and patient experience. Drives service improvements to
impact department score for patient satisfaction, through
peer-to-peer accountability for service standards.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes, outcomes and
team member performance. Documents, develops and evaluates
processes, procedures and outcomes. Identifies opportunities for
corrective action and process improvement, providing
recommendations, and contributes to meeting departmental and
hospital targets for quality and safety.
- Provides direct assistance to physicians, performing tests as
ordered, assessing and assuring quality, acceptability and
reliability of results; takes corrective action and involves others
as needed toward achievement of this end.
- Assists with development of policies, procedures, and
protocols. Ensures compliance with accreditation standards,
involved in obtaining and maintaining accreditation.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient
procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks and provides leadership to team members on
effective and efficient utilization of time, minimizing incidental
overtime. If assigned, accurately reviews team members' time cards
for management approval.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Initiates and leads department projects and shared governance
activities. Participates in one or more department committees or
subcommittees and facilitates the accomplishment of the goals of
the committee.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline
competencies with a focus on continual development as a RCP and
leadership skills. Completes and updates the individual development
plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
- Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by
engaging students and co-workers in learning opportunities that are
valuable and in alignment with business objectives.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing
body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Four years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
with two years ICU, Neonatal and/or ER (preferred at HMCCH), and
lead/supervisor experience. May consider HM employee with three
years respiratory care experience, one year as a HM RCP and who
demonstrates progressive leadership abilities
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) AND
- RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure
-- by the Texas Medical Board AND
- RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care
Specialty (NBRC) within 6 months OR
- NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NBRC) within 6 months
OR
- CPFT - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) within
6 months OR
- RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) within
6 months OR
- RRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder
Specialty (NBRC) within 6 months OR
- AE-C - Certified Asthma Educator within 6 months OR
- TTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist (NAAP) within 6 months
OR
- RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist (BRPT) within
6 months AND
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation -- preferred, depending on area
assigned OR
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) -- preferred,
depending on area assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
- Ability to work independently
- Capable of handling challenging/difficult diagnostic procedures
and patient care situations
- Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical
skills
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer
systems to include, Hospital / Respiratory Information Systems and
Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
- Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills
with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of
excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians
and co-workers
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
including, organizing work flow and actively participating in
problem-solvingSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) YesON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* YesTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June
2017 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This
267-bed, 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital
offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the
Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus,
located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State
Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a
Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and
vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine;
rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient
laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices.
In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing
Tower - a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds,
focused on medical-surgical and women's services, and provided nine
operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the
endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging
department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional
center.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive
of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal
Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept
to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will
not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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