Respiratory Therapist NICU Transport

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Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist, Transport, provides care in a mobile setting to high-risk patients and their families. The Respiratory Therapist, Transport, serves as a hospital-wide resource for high-quality care for neonatal and pediatric transport patients. They organize, implement, and coordinate patient care as directed by the Physician for stabilization during transfer to a tertiary or Special Care Center.

Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist, Transport, will:

• Perform and direct respiratory care services like oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and inhaled medication. This includes airway clearance, intubation, ventilation, and bedside spirometry.
• Follow the attending physician's orders and established procedures.
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations.
• Review physician's orders, examine patient's diagnostic test results and provide appropriate therapy based on the patient's current clinical condition.
• Implement approved protocols as directed by a physician.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating departmental operations, policies, procedures, products, and programs for transport and patient care.
• Demonstrate data skills to solve complex patient problems in a mobile environment.
• Develop standards of care and procedures.
• Evaluate the quality of respiratory care.
• Document all treatments and therapies given, any supplies used and accurately file all corresponding charges.
• Report outcomes of therapeutic interventions and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Adhere to established policies, including infection control, isolation policies, HIPAA, time and attendance, and social media.

In the Fixed Wing/Rotor Wing/Ambulance, must lift/carry 50 pounds. Push/pull up to 40 pounds occasionally. Reach overhead moderately. Move up moderately. Squat/bend/kneel occasionally. Sit/stand moderately. Walk/move about frequently. Tolerate tight quarters and small spaces. Sit in a confined space.

Requirements

The Registered Respiratory Therapist, Transport, must:

• Live within a one-hour drive or fewer than 60 miles from the base of operation, whichever is greater.
• Maintain current physical and mental wellbeing. Standard aircraft seat belts fit without changes. Functions in the aircraft cabin without physical restrictions.

Key Success Factors:

• Advanced knowledge of Respiratory Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.
• Ability to read, write and follow flow chart protocols as appropriate.
• Ability to communicate thoughts clearly; both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, and isolation procedures at all times.
• Able to balance multiple demands and respond to time constraints.
• Able to pass a pre-placement physical exam, including functional capacity exam assessing durability (raise 100 pounds) and flexibility.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand-held scanning, and email.

Qualifications

EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

• ACLS (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Pedi Adv Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS): Must have an RRT-NPS from the NBRC upon hire or transfer or within 1 year.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Reg Respiratory Therapist (RRT): Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the NBRC.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.