Respiratory Therapist Flight Transport Pediatrics

Corewell Health•Grand Rapids, MI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is offering up to $25,000 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity! (for external candidates and new RT students graduating RT Program, excluding CHW Apprentices) About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital When your child has a serious health issue, it becomes the center of your world. You want to know your child is getting focused attention and the latest in treatments and support. At Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, we fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope, and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. Because it's only impossible until it isn't. Nationally Ranked Pediatric Care For the twelfth year in a row, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has been ranked as a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. https://corewellhealth.org/care-and-specialties/childrens/helen-devos-childrens-hospital/about-us A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/respiratorytherapy Scope of Work Applies scientific knowledge / therapy to practical clinical problems of respiratory care during all phases of air and/or ground medical transport. As a team member in the delivery of respiratory services, and under medical direction, performs a wide range of procedures related to the care of patients with general and specialized respiratory-related needs of various age groups. Collaborates with other members of the health care team and uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat the patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Performs point of care testing as required. Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance. Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe. Maintains competency in areas of accountability. Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing. Maintains all transport equipment in a state of constant readiness. Checks all equipment at the beginning of each shift, noting any discrepancy or malfunction. Should be able to troubleshoot all equipment, make certain that malfunctions are promptly reported and repaired. For Aero Med/NFAM, completes rotor wing/fixed wing checklist and ensures that aircraft is fully stocked and ready at the beginning of shift. For Neonatal and Pediatric Services, transport role encompasses pediatric and neonatal patients requiring transport (by ground or air) to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues. Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education
LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire
CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire
CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Regional Hospitals and NICU 90 Days
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days
Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days
CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Flight/Transport 180 Days

Nice To Haves

Preferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
1 year of relevant experience Working as Respiratory Therapist in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care.
Ideal candidate will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist possessing 2+ years of RT experience while also possessing 1+ years of Pediatric Intensive Care RT experience

Responsibilities

Applies scientific knowledge / therapy to practical clinical problems of respiratory care during all phases of air and/or ground medical transport.
As a team member in the delivery of respiratory services, and under medical direction, performs a wide range of procedures related to the care of patients with general and specialized respiratory-related needs of various age groups.
Collaborates with other members of the health care team and uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat the patient responses to actual or potential health conditions.
Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines.
Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
Performs point of care testing as required.
Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance.
Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe.
Maintains competency in areas of accountability.
Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing.
Maintains all transport equipment in a state of constant readiness.
Checks all equipment at the beginning of each shift, noting any discrepancy or malfunction.
Should be able to troubleshoot all equipment, make certain that malfunctions are promptly reported and repaired.
For Aero Med/NFAM, completes rotor wing/fixed wing checklist and ensures that aircraft is fully stocked and ready at the beginning of shift.
For Neonatal and Pediatric Services, transport role encompasses pediatric and neonatal patients requiring transport (by ground or air) to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.
Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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