Registered Respiratory Therapist-Transport

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: NICU Transport
• Schedule: Full-time Nights, 7pm - 7am
• Hospital: Dell Children’s Medical Center
• Location: Austin, Texas

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Respiratory Care Practitioner temporary/provisional license will be accepted until license is issued.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• One or more of the following required:

• • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Basic Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Neonatal Resuscitation certification. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate’s degree, or Technical degree required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years minimum ED or ICU experience for CAMTS accreditation required.

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 medications 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.