Critical Care Transport Team- Neo/Peds Respiratory Therapist 2 Report Nights $15K SIGN-ON BONUS
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides critical care to neonatal and pediatric patients during ambulance and fixed-wing transports. The therapist assesses patients and uses established transport protocols to address medical conditions, adapting care to the changing transport environment. Respiratory care includes airway management, medications, noninvasive ventilation, and invasive ventilation. Following orientation to the team and role, the therapist is based at the Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team’s Clarksville Base. The Critical Care Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is a specialized, CAMTS-accredited team providing ground and fixed-wing transport for patients who need the resources of the children’s hospital. Respiratory therapists work alongside registered nurses and AEMTs, practice at the highest level of their scope, and cross-train in the nursing role. Team educators and leadership provide education and hands-on training for transport skills and procedures. This position requires a Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license, at least one year of relevant work experience, and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered, but it is not applicable to current full-time VUMC staff or former staff who worked for VUMC within the past twelve months. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
Requirements
- Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license.
- At least one year of relevant work experience.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients to identify clinical needs.
- Initiate and manage care according to protocol during ground transport, including mechanical ventilation, NIV such as HFNC and Bubble CPAP, nitric oxide, high-frequency ventilation, and respiratory medications.
- Troubleshoot transport equipment.
- Work with the registered nurse and EMT during transport to provide patient care.
- Perform arterial punctures and intubations.
- Maintain competencies required by the institution, department, and CAMTS.
- Perform blood gas and glucose laboratory tests under point-of-care testing guidelines and interpret results.
- Collaborate with receiving units at MCJCHV and referring facilities to coordinate patient transport.
- Understand the nursing role and perform nursing duties within scope of practice for patients during transport.
Benefits
- A $15,000 sign-on bonus, subject to stated eligibility restrictions.
- A comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
