Respiratory Therapist - Transport - Full time, DAYS
About The Position
MU Healthcare is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a vital member of the Respiratory Care Department and Children’s Hospital Critical Care Transport Service (CHCCTS). We seek someone with unwavering commitment and the ability to thrive in high-pressure situations, delivering specialized care to our most vulnerable patients. The ideal candidate possesses not only technical proficiency but also a compassionate demeanor, ensuring each patient receives the utmost comfort and support during their journey to recovery. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our healthcare family.
Requirements
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or (RCP-T) licensure by the Missouri Respiratory Care board.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- One (1) year of pediatric or neonatal critical care experience.
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or Neonatal Pediatric Transport (NPT) certification by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
Nice To Haves
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Provide evaluation, stabilization, coordination, and delivery of medical care to patients during transport.
- Work independently to administer services via approved protocols and guidelines.
- Provide advanced airway management and mechanical ventilation.
- Perform endotracheal intubation, needle decompression, umbilical catheter placement, IO Catheter placement & point of care testing. Assist nursing with procedures.
- Assure medical equipment is accounted for, properly functioning, and securely stowed.
- Familiar with use of all equipment and supplies, to include medications.
- Ensure additional medical equipment and supplies are available for the specific needs of the patient condition and needs, based on available patient report and distance of transport.
- Communicate condition, acuity and any unusual issues with transport team and medical control.
- Communicate with patient/family condition of patient, pertinent disease information, and expectations during transport.
- Assist with workflow by maintaining collaborative communication with referral facility team.
- Attend all required safety training programs, education, and meetings.
- Participate in outreach visits and education at referring facilities. Provide respiratory therapy in-patient activities as needed including the following: collection and analysis of blood gas samples, oxygen therapy and specialty medical gas administration, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, inhaled medication administration, airway clearance techniques, airway maintenance, and attend routine or high-risk deliveries.
- Act as a member of the Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, and Trauma Response Team.
- Provide patient documentation through the electronic medical record.
- Follow infection control and safety standards.
- Educate and advise patients' families on respiratory therapy procedures. Provide education to students and other health care providers. Serve as a preceptor for new employees and respiratory care students.
- May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
