Registered Respiratory Therapist Critical Care Transport at Ascension

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Insufficiency Care, Air Transport, Surface Transport, Patient Stabilization, Medication Administration, Patient Outcome Evaluation, Patient Monitoring, Equipment Inspection, Ambulance Driving, Interprofessional Communication, Patient Education, Family Education, Air Medical Compliance, ICU-level Care, Neonatal Transport, Pediatric Transport

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Details Your future role at a glance • Location: Indianapolis, IN • Facility: Ascension St. Vincent • Department/Specialty: Critical Care Transport • Schedule: Day, Night, 12/24-hour shifts | Full-time 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 Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. Responsibilities Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiency during air or surface transport. Identify, assess, administer medication to, and stabilize the ill or injured patient during transport. Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medication and treatment based on patient outcomes. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Inspect and maintain equipment and supplies to ensure safety of the transport team and patients. May be required to drive an ambulance to transport patients and/or supplies. Communicate with the referring and receiving medical professionals, providing safe hand-off for all patients being transported and actively communicating assessments, interventions, and outcomes. Actively educate patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team on plan of care and safest transport caveats. Comply with Air Medical vendor limitations and physical requirements. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. If acquired prior to 1993 Respiratory Care Practitioner accepted. Registered Radiologic Technologist (RRT) One or more of the following: Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Pediatric Transport credentialed from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date. Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport(C-NPT) Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date. Registered Respiratory Therapist-Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty(RRT-NPS) Education: High School Diploma or equivalent and Graduate of a Respiratory Care program by hire date or job transfer date required. Work Experience: Three years of experience in Level III/IV NICU or PICU required. Five years of experience in Level III/IV NICU or PICU preferred. Additional Preferences Our Critical Care Transport (CCT) teams provide the highest quality of advanced transport medical treatment using industry-leading equipment while delivering safe and exceptional ICU-level care. Outside of industry-leading equipment, these crews are staffed with diverse backgrounds including Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Paramedics and EMTs. This is how our teams can safely coordinate and manage a wide range of emergency calls that include adults, pediatrics and neonatal patients. We work closely with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St Vincent to ensure we have the team members available to coordinate all pediatric or neonatal calls. We are committed to safety in every transport, quality care delivery for every patient, and securing tomorrows for the patients we serve while strengthening communities. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiency during air or surface transport, which includes identifying, assessing, administering medication to, and stabilizing ill or injured patients. Responsibilities also include monitoring patient condition, maintaining equipment, communicating with medical professionals, and educating patients and families on the care plan.