Position Summary:

Functions as a direct patient caregiver under the supervision of a Supervisor or assigned Team Leader.

Licensure:  

Holds a current Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

Credentials:  

Holds a current Respiratory Therapist credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).  Certified Respiratory Therapist credential accepted (RRT eligible); Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred.  Minimum of Associates Degree in Respiratory.  

Certifications: 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart  Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American

Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department. 

Neonate Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire or transfer to department. 

STABLE Completion within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.

Neonatal Pediatric Specialty credentials within 18 months of hire.