Transport RespiratoryTherapist

Children’s Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Respiratory Therapist performs specific respiratory care duties along with other responsibilities under the supervision of the medical director. The Transport Respiratory Therapist must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assignment and must be able to perform special duties required by the assignment. The Transport Respiratory Therapist performs all respiratory care and transport procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Transport Respiratory Therapist must have advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and other sciences related to respiratory care and be able to demonstrate these to others. A thorough understanding of the drugs used in respiratory care procedures and any transport related medication is required. The Respiratory Therapist must exhibit mature judgment, honesty, integrity and a high sense of responsibility. Work must be performed with a high degree of accuracy and particular attention to detail. The Respiratory Therapist must be able to use tact and judgment when dealing with physicians, nurses, other hospital employees, patients and their families. The verbal ability to explain various procedures being performed or demonstrated to other employees, patients and their families is essential. This position will have the responsibility to provide quality patient care in both pre-hospital and hospital environments. Provide assessment and skill in all aspects of patient care during the transport realm. All cares and duties will be provided under the supervision of the medical director. The Transport Respiratory Therapist will be required to provide their services with a wide scope while in transport mode and under a more specific scope while providing in-hospital care, which includes intensive care units, medical and surgical floors, and emergency departments. The Transport Respiratory Therapist must have a solid knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and a good knowledge of other systems. The therapist must be able to function on a small team while in a transport environment, be able to help identify, plan, implement, and evaluate the stabilization and emergency care of acutely ill neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in collaboration with their team and the MCP.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Licensed with the State of Minnesota as a Respiratory Therapist.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Successful completion of the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty (NPS) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified and current.
PALS, NRP, ACLS and STABLE certified, or within 6 months in the role.
C-NPT, PHTLS, CPEN, TNCC, or other approved advanced certification within 2 years in the role.
3 years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Emergency Department experience, Neonatal or Pediatric is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Outside Transport or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs specific respiratory care duties and other responsibilities under the supervision of the medical director.
Adapts to particular area of duty assignment and performs special duties required by the assignment.
Performs all respiratory care and transport procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and other sciences related to respiratory care.
Exhibits mature judgment, honesty, integrity, and a high sense of responsibility.
Works with a high degree of accuracy and particular attention to detail.
Uses tact and judgment when dealing with physicians, nurses, other hospital employees, patients, and their families.
Explains various procedures being performed or demonstrated to other employees, patients, and their families.
Provides quality patient care in both pre-hospital and hospital environments.
Provides assessment and skill in all aspects of patient care during the transport realm.
Provides services with a wide scope while in transport mode and a more specific scope while providing in-hospital care.
Functions on a small team while in a transport environment.
Helps identify, plan, implement, and evaluate the stabilization and emergency care of acutely ill neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in collaboration with their team and the MCP.