Location(s) : Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Round Rock, Texas.
Schedule: FT Night Position ( 12 hour shifts) 6:30 pm - 7:00 am

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Respiratory Therapist, Transport, provides patient care in a mobile environment to high-risk patients and their families being transported. The Respiratory Therapist, Transport acts as a hospital-wide resource for establishing and maintaining a high-quality standard of care for the neonatal and pediatric transport population. Accountable for organizing, implementing, and coordinating patient care as directed by the Physician for the purpose of stabilization of the transfer to a tertiary or Special Care Center.

Performs and directs the administration of respiratory care services (including but not limited to oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, inhaled medication, airway clearance, intubation, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and bedside spirometry), as ordered by a patient attending physician, in a quality manner that is in accordance with established procedures. Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations.
Reviews physician’s orders, examines patient’s diagnostic test results and provides appropriate therapy based on the patient’s current clinical condition. If appropriate, implements approved protocols as directed by a physician.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental operations, policies, procedures, products, and programs relating to the transport environment and patient population.
Demonstrates data skills necessary to resolve complex patient problems in a mobile environment, develop standards of care and procedures, and evaluate the quality of respiratory care.
Documents all treatments and therapies given, any supplies used and accurately files all corresponding charges. Reports outcomes of therapeutic interventions and makes recommendations as appropriate.
Adheres to established policies including but not limited to infection control and isolation policies, HIPPA, time and attendance, and social media.
In the Fixed Wing/Rotor Wing/Ambulance, must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds, push/pull up to 40 pounds occasionally, reach overhead moderately, move up moderately, squat/bend/kneel occasionally, sit/stand moderately, walk/move about frequently, tolerate tight quarters, small spaces and sit in a confined space.
Maintains current state of physical and mental wellbeing, standard aircraft seat belts will fit without alterations, able to function in the cabin of an aircraft without physical restrictions.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist, Transport, must live within a one hour drive, or fewer than sixty (60) miles from the base of operation (whichever is greater).