Job Abstract

MD Anderson Cancer Center has Respiratory Therapist opportunities in our Respiratory Care department! Join our community of exceptional Respiratory Therapist and earn an additional $20,000 incentive!

The Respiratory Care team provides a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient health care services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With the help of highly trained equipment techs and internal information system support, our therapists can focus on the essentials of quality patient care. To do so, respiratory therapists are systematically assigned specific areas to promote respiratory excellence. Respiratory Care provides services to a full range of patients from toddler to the elderly with emphasis in acute and critical care.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist and licensed with the Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care practitioner. **

Shift: Evening/Nights (6:30pm-7:00am) with rotating weekends and holidays (36 hours/week)

Salary: $58,500 - $72,900 - $87,300 (based on a 36 hour work-week)

KEY FUNCTIONS

Patient Safety

• Provides respiratory care modalities to patients as ordered by physicians or based on approved protocols, including but not limited to the administration of respiratory related medications, oxygen and humidity therapies, airway clearance therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, lung studies etc. in all assigned areas (i.e. ICU and Non-ICU).
• Develops, implements and revises patient care plans while promoting patient safety, quality of care, and patient experience.
• Ensures prepackaged medications are labeled with patient information and has the correct drug, dosage and dosage form.
• Discusses orders for respiratory care with providers, nurses, supervisors and care teams.
• Verifies and accurately documents pertinent patient care data including assessment and procedures in medical records at the time of providing care.
• Assembles, prepares, cleans, and operates respiratory care equipment per established clinical and infection control practices. Documents patient safety issues in safety intelligence.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are used properly to promote stewardship of resources.
• Removes and returns all stand-by or used respiratory care equipment for processing in the department.
• Performs arterial draws and analysis.

Education and Training

• Provides education to patients before, during, and after patient care on respiratory medications and related modalities.
• Completely documents patient education in patient record.
• Provides orientation to new staff.
• Maintains required training and education per regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Attends all required training, education, and skills validation review on a timely basis.
• Attends staff meetings and team huddles regularly.
• Pays close attention to communication through the use of email, intranet, and other methods.

COMPETENCIES

Equipment Usage and Safety Preparedness - Employee maintains expectations for safety preparedness, including but not limited to: Orientation to new equipment, Employee Education Event, CPR training, fire drills.

Medical Knowledge - Employee demonstrates medical knowledge as defined by position description.

Patient Care - Employee demonstrates population-based competencies (age-specific, diversity) that cross the continuum of care; Employee functions within their professional scope.

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement - Employee participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his/her role.

Professionalism - Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team.

Team with Others - Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; encourage collaboration and input from all team members; value the contributions of all team members; balance individual and team goals.

With Inclusion, you understand that your ideas and contributions are valued. You promote the same for others. You address your own biases while promoting diversity and equity. (Competencies: Cultural Humility, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Intelligence)

With Drive, you see that you can serve as a leader whether you have a formal leadership role or not. You tackle problems, move past setbacks and hardships, and don’t lose sight of your goals. (Competencies: Self-Confidence, Analytical Thinking, Innovative Thinking, Technical Expertise)

You demonstrate Professionalism by setting the example for others and consistently modeling MD Anderson’s values and service standards. You communicate effectively in a variety of ways. (Competencies: Inspire Trust, Oral Communication, Written Communication)

Through Emotional Intelligence, you maintain awareness of your own emotions and the emotions of those around you. Use nonverbal cues and feelings to engage others in an inclusive and responsive way. (Competencies: Active Listening, Teaming, Self-Reflection)

Having Coachability means you are engaged in relentless learning. You constantly ask questions and stay curious. You understand that the organization constantly evolves, and you should as well. (Competencies: Develop Oneself, Adaptability)