Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Pediatric Transport

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Elmhurst, IL

7d • $38 - $56

About The Position

The Interfacility Transport RCP has an intuitive grasp of clinical situations and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and experience. S/he is a recognized resource, leader, and problem solver. S/he seeks out challenging patients and shares expertise with others. The Interfacility Transport RCP is an experienced RCP that provides comprehensive respiratory care to the critically ill/injured patient (neonatal, pediatric, and/or adult with a pediatric chronic disease) in the mobile environment of air and ground transports. Through the use of expanded skills, the Transport RCP is responsible for the accurate assessment, planning, implementation of and evaluation of respiratory care for assigned patient under the direction of the Transport Medical Control Physician. The transport team composition consist of RN/RCP and is capable of multi-mode transports utilizing ground, rotor, and fixed wing. The Transport RCP is also responsible for performing job duties that are consist with the BOE.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of respiratory experience (or 4000 hours as equivalent) with a focus on Critical care (peds and/or neonatal preferred)
• RRT required
• NPS required within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication
• Strong computer skills and typing skills. Ability to utilize mobile devices such as tablets and smart phones while in the mobile environment as approved by program. Ability to document and read while in the mobile environment.
• Strong ability to function independently.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good crisis management skills with ability to negotiate, defuse stressful situations, and safely improvise as needed.
• Possession of personality traits that ensure a high level of performance in the variable and sometimes unpredictable transport environment.
• Demonstrate leadership, flexibility, independence, initiative, intelligence, inquisitiveness, and ability to solve problems and exercise good clinical judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer services skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Dependability in regard to attendance of work, team meetings, and committee meetings.
• Familiarity with patient care equipment
• Current Illinois RCP license
• Current BLS
• Current PALS certification or obtained and maintained within 6 months of hire/transfer
• Wiliness to obtain RT licenses in other states as directed by Transport Leadership.
• Must passes the FIT test with ability to wear an N-95 mask
• Must passes the pre-employment physical and ongoing physical exams as required by program.
• Ability to transport in all modes of transport (ground, rotor and fixed wing)
• Ability to wear securement devices in all modes of transport.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing/dept needs
• Take call as directed by the leadership team
• Indoor and outdoor environment with possible exposure to infectious, biological, and chemical agents.
• Occasionally requires working in proximity to sources of radiation.
• Work area includes riding in enclosed spaces such as ambulances, helicopter, and planes/jets.
• Work environment commonly provides exposure to high noise levels, vibrations, and rough movements.
• Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace to meet needs of patient.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients/family/crew in the event of a fire or other disaster in the vehicle or hospital setting.
• Frequently requires sitting/standing and walking for long periods.
• Requires bending, crouching, and kneeling.
• Requires use of hands, keyboarding, fine motor skills, and frequent lifting of 50 pounds, occasional moving of heavier weights and frequent pushing/pulling of 250 pounds.
• Must be able to work in small, confined spaces and be able to work in a mobile environment, with on the ground/air.
• There is a potential for regular exposure to patient with infectious disease requiring observance of appropriate precautions.

Nice To Haves

• Interfacility transport experience preferred.
• C-NPT (Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport) certification preferred; must complete within 2 years of hire/transfer

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Activities
• Assuring safety and quality of care
• Operation of transport equipment/vehicle procedures
• Transport Team Communication Center
• Professional Development/Professional accountability
• Leadership/Research/Evidence Based Practice
• RCP/Patient Relationships: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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