Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
5x8 hrs

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care, required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current State of Texas RCP license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Certified in Basic Life Support
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline requirements

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) years of critical care experience, preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “Advancing health. Personalizing care” through compassion, courage, credibility, and commitment to community.

Principal Accountabilities

• Serves as an educational resource at the service level and for core hospital activities
• Assesses, plans, develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates educational needs that are appropriate to target population.
• Facilitates and coordinates individual learning plans.
• Promotes team approach to healthcare delivery; facilitates effective patient education at the service level; evaluates effectiveness of patient care.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of services.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.