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Job description
Neonatal Flight Respiratory Therapist
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
The posted compensation range of $31.48 - $53.02/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Our helicopters and aircrafts serve our Colorado communities and the surrounding Rocky Mountain Region. Flight for Life® Colorado's rigorous training and decades of proven service have made us the air medical program of choice for hospitals, helicopter and aircraft EMS agencies, search and rescue teams, and ski patrols across the regions we serve. When you join our team as a Respiratory Therapist Flights - Neonate, you will help advance modern medicine by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture drives the opportunity to cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.
As a Respiratory Therapist Flights - Neonate, you will perform respiratory procedures under physician direction and/or clinical guidelines in the care of Flight for Life NICU patients for Transports and hospital base. You will be responsible for patient assessments, care plans, plan implementation and evaluation and revision of therapy plan as needed. You will collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure the most effective and efficient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. You will need to utilize knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. You will support the organization vision and mission and practices performance improvement techniques to assure the delivery of the most effective patient care.
Job Requirements
Experience Requirements
Three (3) years of respiratory therapy experience including Level III/IV NICU, required
Critical Care air and ground transport experience, preferred
Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
Education Requirements
High School Diploma / G.E.D., required
Associate Degree, preferred
License/Certification Requirements
Must have current state Respiratory Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment. Must have CRT by NBRC.
Basic Life Support American Heart Association, required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association Required ACLS certification from upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire (for locations in Kansas, ACLS is required within one (1) year of hire/transfer date).
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required Current NRP certification
Certified Neonatal and Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) upon hire or within two (2) years
Valid Driver License, required
Valid driver's license and ability to pass the annual review of driving record for safe vehicle operations
Must maintain current on all certifications required by Commission for Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems
S.T.A.B.L.E. certificate, preferred
Physical Requirements
Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Total Rewards
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.
Worksite address
colorado springs, CO, 80509, US
Who can apply
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