MedCenter Air Neonatal Pediatric Transport Respiratory Therapist, FT Nights

Functions as a member of the critical care transport team and is responsible for the care of ill and injured patients transported by Med Center Air (MCA). Provides patient care which includes respiratory system assessment, stabilization and intervention while promoting safety and efficiency of MCA operations. Performs under the supervision of the Medical Control Physician either by continuous radio contact or direct consultation.

Responsibilities

Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation; Uses clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care intervention to ensure optimum patient care, safety and recovery; Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers; Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible; Participates in committees, shared governance, or other facility decision making activities; Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner; Maintains operational knowledge for multiple modes of transportation including ambulances, helicopters and airplanes; Independently initiates advanced practice procedures to provide improved patient outcomes such as drug assisted intubation, video laryngoscopy, needle chest decompression, chest tube insertion, central line placement (UA/UV, EJ), intraosseous placement, transvenous/transcutaneous pacing, needle cricothyroidotomy, surgical cricothyroidotomy, and initiation/titration of pharmacological agents; Initiates intubation procedures and sets up ventilation equipment; Operates, assesses, and manages patient airway support, ventilator settings and equipment; Transports and monitors patients requiring ECMO, Medical Circulatory Devices (VAD, Impella), Intra-aortic Balloon Counter Pulsation, Internal/External Pacing, Ventriculostomy, and Point of Care

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory care; Current RT license or temporary license as a registered petitioner in the working and residential state; RRT; BLS; Meets qualifications of appropriate clinical advancement requirements; Three years clinical respiratory care experience in the Emergency Department and/or Intensive Care Unit; Ability to demonstrate proficiency in advanced procedures and skills bi-annually; Paramedic Certification required within 2 years of hire; Must acquire NC EMT-P, SC EMT-P and National Registry; Must be maintained throughout employment; Trauma Certification, ACLS, PALS, NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E. required upon completion of orientation and maintained; Advanced certification to include Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) or equivalent as approved required to maintain position according to CAMTS; Aviation training required or flight status and must meet FAA Part 135 flight crew member requirements including Night Vision Goggles; valid driver's license and qualify as insurable by Atrium Health insurance for driving MedCenter Air vehicles; operational smartphone; Physical requirements include walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; must weigh less than 240 pounds and maintain weight while employed; intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch; finger dexterity, good motor and eye-hand coordination; good personal hygiene and appropriate conduct; ability to speak English clearly; good physical stamina and endurance; maintain fitness standards per Policy 2.210; annual compliance in education related to specialty area including simulation lab, mechanical ventilator management, certified emergency vehicle operations, air medical resource management, night vision goggle, survival practical, sleep deprivation/just culture/stress management, and transport vehicle safety training

Nice to have

BSRT preferred

Benefits

Benefits eligible; Sign-on bonus eligible; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance