Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide high quality patient care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations in conjunction with fellow team members during intra-facility transport by way of air or ground. Perform assessment and stabilization of patients as well as any necessary diagnostic and therapeutic interventions during transport of critically ill/injured patients. Assure quality of care by adhering to established standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to include therapists, nurses and physicians. Participate in decision-making and partners with the multidisciplinary team to enhance operational efficiency during transport. Maintain competencies specific to flight safety and flight physiology training, EMS rules and regulations, advanced assessment, and decision making skills. Inspect and maintain equipment and supplies to ensure safety of the transport team and patients. Will transport patients/supplies in any or all of the following modes of transportation: ground ambulance, rotor wing, fixed wing, jet.

Requirements

Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Respiratory Care Practitioner temporary/provisional license will be accepted until license is issued.
Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Neonatal Resuscitation certification. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
Pediatrics or Neonatal ICU experience required

Responsibilities

Provide high quality patient care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations in conjunction with fellow team members during intra-facility transport by way of air or ground.
Perform assessment and stabilization of patients as well as any necessary diagnostic and therapeutic interventions during transport of critically ill/injured patients.
Assure quality of care by adhering to established standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to include therapists, nurses and physicians.
Participate in decision-making and partners with the multidisciplinary team to enhance operational efficiency during transport.
Maintain competencies specific to flight safety and flight physiology training, EMS rules and regulations, advanced assessment, and decision making skills.
Inspect and maintain equipment and supplies to ensure safety of the transport team and patients.
Will transport patients/supplies in any or all of the following modes of transportation: ground ambulance, rotor wing, fixed wing, jet.