Respiratory Therapist Reg 2 Neonatal Peds Transport - Nights $15K SIGN ON BONUS

Job Summary

Provide critical care to neonatal and pediatric patients during ambulance and fixed wing transport. Assess patients and use established transport protocols to treat patients’ medical conditions. Critically think and adapt to changing environment of transport while providing patient care. Manage patient’s respiratory needs via airway management, medications, NIV, and invasive ventilations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify clinical needs.
• Initiates and manages per protocol during ground and fixed wing transport:
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • NIV, including HFNC and Bubble CPAP
  • Nitric Oxide
  • High Frequency Ventilation
  • Respiratory Medications
  • Troubleshoot transport equipment
• Works with Registered Nurse and EMT on transport to provide patient care.
• Performs Arterial punctures.
• Performs Intubations.
• Maintain competencies required by institution, department, and CAMTs.
• Performs lab tests for blood gases and glucose checks per POCT guidelines and interpret results.
• Collaborate with receiving units at MCJCHV and referring facilities to coordinate patient transport.
• Knowledgeable in nursing role and able to perform those duties within scope of practice to patients during transport.

Qualifications

• LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee
• Relevant Work Experience: 1 year
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Skills

• Knowledge of neonatal and pediatric care
• Ability to manage respiratory needs
• Experience with transport equipment
• Interpersonal skills to work with RNs, EMTs, and receiving units

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.