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HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobDisplays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principlesActively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Promotes a positive work environment, and working with Respiratory Leads and management, coordinates staff activities in assigned area/service line and/or for department to provide optimal patient care. Establishes and maintains formal and informal communication with partners, clinicians and department leadership to identify and report pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.Develops, trains and mentors team members to build competency of skills, knowledge and abilities to achieve a high level of department service. Assists in the coordination of clinical affiliations and student rotations. Maintains positive and open communication with staff and other departments, responding to employee, patient and physician concerns, taking appropriate action to address needs.Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, patient safety, and customer service. Provides feedback to management on team member performance, conduct, and progress. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.Facilitates problem resolution within the work unit.. Role-models conflict management skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, to drive improving department efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists management with day-to-day operations by assessing daily department needs for the service line/hospital, working with Leads to reallocate resources, and providing communication to management of status, problems and other pertinent information.Provides for the physical needs of patients, performing respiratory care procedures at the highest level of complexity and exercises independent judgment and execution of above average clinical skills in challenging procedures and patient care situations.Develops individual patient care plans and monitors and adjusts activities of the assigned teams to ensure optimum patient throughput and patient experience for the service line and/or department.Initiates service improvements to impact department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability for service standards.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses patients regularly, monitoring progress towards treatment goals, modifying goals, plan or program as indicated. Proactively anticipates the complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and addresses for optimum outcomes. Collaborates and communicates with the interprofessional team modifications to patient's treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning. Monitors the accuracy and completion of documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record.Assists in development and revisions of department policies and procedures. Ensures the maintenance of department database/records of all personnel in regards to in-service/educational/competency activities. Coordinates the development and implementation of a comprehensive staff development plan and orientation/competency process for all levels of staff in the department in response to department needs and issues arriving from the quality improvement process.Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes, outcomes and team member performance. Proactively identifies opportunities for corrective action, leads process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists department management in product evaluations and utilization of existing products. Enters charges for services provided, and performs charges reconciliation as applicable.Uses resources, staffing, equipment, and supplies, efficiently; reports and addresses variances as assigned. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks and provides leadership to team members on effective and efficient utilization of time. Accurately reviews team members' time cards for management approval as assigned.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIdentifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals. Identifies and assists department leadership in scheduling of necessary in-services for department staff related to new products, changes in procedure, etc. Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates their own individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.Provides guidance with development, implementation, evaluation of projects and shared governance activities. Develops and presents educational and formal training programs.
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. Qualifications EDUCATION
Associate's degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Five years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner to include at least three years ICU level experience, ER, or lead/supervisor experience. May consider HM employee with four years experience, of which at least two years as a HM Respiratory Therapist demonstrating leadership abilities License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) ANDRCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure -- by the Texas Medical Board ANDRRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care Specialty (NBRC) ORNPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NBRC) ORCPFT - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) ORRPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) ORRRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialty (NBRC) ORAE-C - Certified Asthma Educator ORTTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist (NAAP) ORRPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist (BRPT) ANDBLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) ANDACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation -- preferred, depending on area assigned ANDPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) -- preferred, depending on area assigned KSA/ Supplemental Data 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 evaluationsSufficient 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 securityAbility 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 principlesAbility to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skillsPossesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Respiratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documentsExhibits 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-workersAdapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (department approved) No
ON-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* Yes
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile
Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened in 2017 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This 187-bed, 470,000-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 $380 million hospital campus, located at the intersection of I-45 and TX 242, is a medical office building, which opened in 2016. Medical Office Building 1 includes a breast care center, cancer center & infusion center, orthopedics & sports medicine, rehabilitation services, wellness services, and an outpatient laboratory in addition to multi-specialty physician practices. A second medical office building and 785-car parking garage opened in 2018.
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