Respiratory Therapist II, Atrium Health Mobile Medicine, PRN

American Addiction Centers • Concord, NC

87d • $32 - $48

About The Position

The position is part-time with a focus on critical care ground transports within the Atrium Health Mobile Medicine department. The role involves collecting data pertinent to healthcare consumers' health, conducting clinical assessments, and performing patient care interventions to ensure optimum patient care, safety, and recovery. The individual will also delegate care elements to appropriate healthcare workers and participate in facility decision-making activities. The position requires maintaining operational knowledge for various modes of transportation, including ambulances, helicopters, and airplanes, and independently initiating advanced practice procedures to improve patient outcomes. The role includes transporting and monitoring patients requiring advanced medical support.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory care required.
• Current RT license or temporary license as a registered petitioner in the working and residential state.
• RRT required, BSRT preferred.
• BLS required.
• Three years clinical respiratory care experience in the Emergency Department and/or Intensive Care Unit required.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in advanced procedures and skills bi-annually required.
• Paramedic Certification required within 2 years of hire.
• Must acquire applicable state EMT-P, SC EMT-P and National Registry.
• Trauma Certification, ACLS, PALS, NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E. required upon completion of orientation.
• Advanced certification to include Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) or equivalent required.
• Aviation training required or flight status and must meet FAA Part 135 regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-acuity transport environment.
• Additional certifications in specialized areas of critical care.

Responsibilities

• Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation.
• Uses clinical reasoning and skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care interventions.
• Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers.
• Utilizes resources to plan and provide safe, effective, and financially responsible services.
• Participates in committees and shared governance activities.
• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
• Maintains operational knowledge for multiple modes of transportation.
• Independently initiates advanced practice procedures.
• Initiates intubation procedures and sets up ventilation equipment.
• Transports and monitors patients requiring advanced medical devices.

Benefits

• Base compensation based on qualifications and experience.
• Premium pay for shifts and on-call.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees