RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Transport

Ascension • FL

93d

About The Position

The position is within the Peds Transport department at the Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. This is a full-time role with 12-hour shifts, primarily during the night. The responsibilities include providing evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiency during air or surface transport, administering medication, stabilizing patients, monitoring their condition, and maintaining equipment safety. The role may also require driving an ambulance for patient transport.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Diploma from an accredited respiratory therapy program AND 3 years minimum of ED or ICU experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Need to have at least 3 years minimum Peds ED or ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiency during air or surface transport.
• Identify, assess, administer medication to, and stabilize the ill or injured patient during transport.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications and treatment based on patients outcome.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and supplies to ensure safety of the transport team and patients.
• May be required to drive an ambulance to transport patients and/or supplies.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree