Transport Respiratory Therapist NICU (Casual)
About the role
Performs routine and advanced Respiratory Care procedures according to established standards in the ABG lab, Pediatric/Neonatal Care Units, Emergency Room and General Patient Care areas of WVU Medicine. Adheres to the established performance expectations for employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values and Culture. The Transport RT participates as a member of the Transport Team in the identification, assessment, stabilization, and transport of the critically injured and/or ill neonate, pediatric and/or maternal patient. The Transport RT administers respiratory care to patient as ordered by medical command. Transport RT's provide advanced level diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that require additional training than required for a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates respiratory expertise in caring for a specific group of patients with complex and rapidly changing needs.
- Provides accurate assessment, anticipates potential problems, takes appropriate action and performs appropriate interventions then evaluates and documents accordingly.
- Bases decisions made/actions taken on relevant scientific principles and established standards of care.
- Completes established documentation of transport related activities, including unit appropriate forms.
- Provides coordination and collaborates with other health care providers.