Flight Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

REVA INC • Fort Lauderdale, FL

22d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Responsibilities include evaluation, coordination, and delivery of medical care provided to patients during transport; also is familiar with the scope of practice of the transport team members and the State rules and regulations in which the transport team operates. Works with the other transport team members to coordinate care of the patient during transport; once called, readily available/arrive at specified location, within 45 minutes before wheels.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Preflight Responsibilities:
Calculates, loads and secures oxygen appropriate to patient needs, allowing for delays and/or changes in patient condition.
Assures medical equipment is accounted for, properly functioning and securely stowed on the aircraft.
Familiar with location and use of equipment and supplies, to include medications.
Assures additional medical equipment/supplies are available for the specific needs of the patient condition and needs, based on available patient report and distance of transport.
Communicates condition, acuity and any unusual issues with entire transport team.
Reviews dispatch sheet with Flight Coordinator, noting special instructions.
Participates in pre-flight debriefing with other members of team, including pilots.
Understands and follows guidelines, policies, and procedures of Reva, Inc.

Requirements

• Proficient in all basic therapeutic modalities of respiratory care.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience.
• RT license as appropriate to assigned location.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, PHTLS
• Current Passport required
• Minimum availability required is 6 days a month with one weekend included.
• Ability to work varied shifts and cover fixed wing air ambulance call shifts
• Drug screening and a background investigation required
• Must live within an hour of Fort Lauderdale Executive airport (FXE) and be able to stay on overnights.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pound and help transfer patients of all ages and physical conditions.
• Must be flexible and able to handle unexpected situations and delays with a good attitude.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team
• Respiratory therapy: 2 years (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Previous flight experience preferred. Flight experience can be substituted year for year for the ICU/ED/Trauma requirement.
• Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification preferred but not required.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• CRT (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Calculates, loads and secures oxygen appropriate to patient needs, allowing for delays and/or changes in patient condition.
• Assures medical equipment is accounted for, properly functioning and securely stowed on the aircraft.
• Familiar with location and use of equipment and supplies, to include medications.
• Assures additional medical equipment/supplies are available for the specific needs of the patient condition and needs, based on available patient report and distance of transport.
• Communicates condition, acuity and any unusual issues with entire transport team.
• Reviews dispatch sheet with Flight Coordinator, noting special instructions.
• Participates in pre-flight debriefing with other members of team, including pilots.
• Understands and follows guidelines, policies, and procedures of Reva, Inc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed