MedCenter Air Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

n Job Summaryn

n Functions as a member of the critical care transport team and is responsible for the caren

n of ill and injured patients transported by Med Center Air (MCA). Provides patient caren

n which includes respiratory system assessment, stabilization and intervention whilen

n promoting safety and efficiency of MCA operations. Performs under the supervision ofn

n the Medical Control Physician either by continuous radio contact or direct consultation.n

n Essential Functionsn

n • Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation.n

n • Uses clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinicaln

n assessments and perform patient care intervention to ensure optimum patient care,n

n safety and recovery.n

n • Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers.n

n • Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide services that are safe, effective,n

n and financially responsible.n

n • Participates in committees, shared governance, or other facility decision makingn

n activities.n

n • Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.n

n • Maintains operational knowledge for multiple modes of transportation includingn

n ambulances, helicopters and airplanes.n

n • Independently initiates advanced practice procedures to provide improved patientn

n outcomesn

n such as: drug assisted intubation, video laryngoscopy, needle chest decompression,n

n chestn

n tube insertion, central line placement (UA/UV, EJ), intraosseous placement,n

n transvenous/transcutaneous pacing, needle cricothyroidotomy, surgicaln

n cricothyroidotomy,n

n and initiation/titration of pharmacological agents.n

n • Initiates intubation procedures and sets up ventilation equipment. Operates,n

n assesses, andn

n manages patient airway support, ventilator settings and equipment.n

n • Transports and monitors patients requiring ECMO, Medical Circulatory Devicesn

n (VAD, Impella), Intra-aortic Balloon Counter Pulsation, Internal/External Pacing,n

n Ventriculostomy, and Point of Care.n

n Physical Requirementsn

n Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pulling andn

n pushing. Must weigh less than 240 pounds and maintain weight while employed withn

n MedCenter Air to remain on flying status. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing,n

n smell, and touch. Finger dexterity, good motor, and eye-hand coordination. Requiresn

n good personal hygiene and appropriate conduct. Must be able to speak English clearly.n

n Conditions of transport may vary and include exposure to extreme hot, cold and wetn

n weather. Workspace may be confined and poorly lit. Exposure to patients with infectiousn

n diseases and biohazardous materials is possible. Good physical stamina andn

n endurance are necessary to perform duties. Teammate must maintain fitness standardsn

n in accordance with Policy 2.210 (Fit for Duty).n

n Education, Experience and Certificationsn

n Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory care required. Current RT licensen

n or temporary license as a registered petitioner in the working and residential state.n

n RRT required, BSRT preferred. BLS required. Meets qualifications of appropriaten

n clinical advancement requirements required. Three years clinical respiratory caren

n experience in the Emergency Department and/or Intensive Care Unit required.n

n Ability to demonstrate proficiency in advanced procedures and skills bi-annuallyn

n required. Paramedic Certification required within 2 years of hire Must acquire NCn

n EMT-P, SC EMT-P and National Registry. Must be maintained throughoutn

n employment. * Trauma Certification, ACLS, PALS, NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E. requiredn

n upon completion of orientation and maintained. Advanced certification to includen

n Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) or equivalent as approved required to maintainn

n position according to standards of commission on accreditation of medical transportn

n systems (CAMTS). Aviation training required or flight status and must meetn

n requirements of “flight crew member” per FAA Part 135 regulations to include Nightn

n Vision Googles to ensure safe landings. Must have a valid driver's license andn

n qualify as insurable by Atrium Health insurance for driving MedCenter Air vehicles.n

n Must have an operational smartphone for use as communication device related ton

n MedCenter air operations.n

n Annual compliance in education related to specialty area and/or primary base locationn

n outside of typical practicen

n o Simulation labn

n o Mechanical Ventilator Management/Labn

n o Certified Emergency Vehicle Operationsn

n o Air Medical Resource Managementn

n o Night Vision Gogglen

n o Survival Practicaln

n o Sleep Deprivation/Just Culture/Stress Managementn

n o Transport Vehicle Safety Training – ambulance/helicopter/airplanen

n *Current teammates required to obtain paramedic certification by December 31, 2021.n

Worksite address

charlotte, NC, 28245, US

Who can apply

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