Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations during intra-facility transport
• Perform assessment and stabilization of patients as well as any necessary diagnostic and therapeutic interventions during transport
• Assure quality of care by adhering to established standards and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Participate in decision-making and partner 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

Requirements

• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
• One or more of the following: Advanced Life Support, BLS Provider, Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation, or Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree

Qualifications

Pediatrics or Neonatal ICU experience required

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more