Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Transport

Job Description

Provides continuous monitoring and care of the patient per protocol during transport. Maintains documentation of patient assessment and condition, interventions required, and communication processes on the transport record. Administers medication in accordance with policies and procedures of Critical Care Transport Department and respiratory scope of practice. In conjunction with the Physician Consult Transfer Center (PCTC) and NCH Dispatch, organizes rapid transport mobilization and assures appropriate utilization of resources.

Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.

Contributes to a continuous learning culture by helping others learn. Assists in documentation of medical histories, symptoms, and vital signs for assigned patients. Provides high quality services that internal and external stakeholders describe as excellent.

Essential Functions

• Provides continuous monitoring and care of the patient per protocol during transport.
• Maintains documentation of patient assessment and condition, interventions required, and communication processes on the transport record.
• Administers medication in accordance with policies and procedures of Critical Care Transport Department and respiratory scope of practice.
• In conjunction with the Physician Consult Transfer Center (PCTC) and NCH Dispatch, organizes rapid transport mobilization and assures appropriate utilization of resources.
• Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
• Contributes to a continuous learning culture by helping others learn.
• Aids in documentation of medical histories, symptoms, and vital signs for assigned patients.
• Provides high quality services that internal and external stakeholders describe as excellent.

Education Requirement

Associate’s degree from AMA-accredited Respiratory Care program or Bachelor’s degree, required.

Licensure Requirement

Registered Respiratory Therapist with current license to practice in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications

• BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS, and trauma course prior to completion of orientation, required.
• Completion of the Transport Therapist Training Program and Preceptorship, required.
• Advanced certification within one year of completing orientation that is specific to the program’s patient population, required.

Skills

• Self-motivation, sensitivity, leadership, interpersonal skills, teaching ability, organization, and advanced level of critical thinking and decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Rapid decision-making skills and the ability to use sound judgment.

Experience

Three years of critical care experience, required. One year of neonatal intensive care experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Machinery, Power Tools, Reaching above shoulder
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements

• Performed But Not Listed Above Frequently pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs. or greater/with assistance.
• Frequently lifting/carrying up to 165 lbs. or greater/with assistance.
• Frequently pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. or greater/with assistance.
• Frequently lifting/carrying up to 61-100 lbs.
• Frequently lifting/carrying up to 41-60 lbs.
• Frequently lifting/carrying up to 21-40 lbs.
• Frequently lifting/carrying up to 26-40 lbs.
• Frequently lifting/carrying up to 61-100 lbs.
• Repetitive hand/arm use.
• Sitting.
• Squat/kneel.
• Standing.
• Walking.
• Working at Heights.
• Working Outdoors.

Sign on Bonus

Up to $7000 sign on bonus*

Benefits

Competitive benefits package & pay based on experience.

Pay

Pay based on experience.

Schedule

Rotating Shifts, Every Third Weekend, Holidays, And On-call Required.

Video

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Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO M/F/Disability/Vet