Respiratory Therapist Registered - Critical Care Transport offering

Overview:

Come work for an organization where everything matters.

Part-time position working 36 hours per week, Rotating Shifts, Every 3rd Weekend, Holidays, and on-call required

Benefits eligible and competitve pay based on experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a critical care unit.

1 year of NICU experience preferred, but not required.

Now offering a sign on bonus up to $7000. Apply now to get more information

Summary:

Provides direct care and patient care management on transport; provides stabilization and emergency care of the acutely ill neonate, infant, child, adolescent, and adult. Educates referral staff through informal teaching as well as planned educational conferences. Demonstrates competence defined in transport respiratory therapist responsibilities in providing age-appropriate care and service to patients from the age of birth to 21 years, and selected adults.

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Responsibilities:

Assumes the defined responsibilities and functions of a Transport Respiratory

Therapist under the supervision of a Transport Clinician or physician.

Collaborates with other team members in the management of the acutely ill neonatal, pediatric, or adult patients.

b. Demonstrates leadership ability; accepts responsibility and accountability for all decisions and actions.

c. Demonstrates rapid decision-making skills and the ability to use sound

judgment.

2. Assists with the planning of the transport team activities in accordance with established written protocols, policies, and procedures.

3. In conjunction with the Physician Consult Transfer Center (PCTC), organizes rapid transport mobilization and assures appropriate utilization of resources.

4. Performs and properly documents complete physical assessment, obtains

and records medical-family history, formulates a clinical problem list, and plans care to meet all patient/family needs.

5. Using evidence based practice to improve care; stabilizes the acutely ill

neonate and child in the referring center through assessment, planning,

intervention, and evaluation of care under the supervision of a Transport

Clinician or physician. Consults with the medical control physician as per written protocols.

6. Performs treatments and procedures in accordance with the written guidelines and policies of the Transport Program within the framework of the policies, procedures, and standards set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital, and the Division of Patient Care Services. With documented training, competently performs stabilization and resuscitation of the critically ill neonate and child under the supervision of the Transport Clinician or physician utilizing the following specialized procedures:

a. venipuncture

b. peripheral arterial puncture

c. endotracheal intubation

d. umbilical vessel catheterization

e. needle thoracotomy

f. mechanical ventilation

g. intraosseous access

h. management of advanced ventilator skills and equipment

7. Provides continuous monitoring of the patient per protocol during transport

8. Provides direct care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents or adults on

transport under the direct supervision of a Transport Clinician or physician.

9. Administers medication under the supervision of the Transport Clinician in

accordance with the policies and procedures of Nationwide Children's Hospital

and in accordance with the written guidelines, policies, and procedures of

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and in accordance with the guidelines for

administration of medications on transport.

10. Maintains documentation of patient assessment and condition, interventions

required, and communication processes on the transport record.

11. Providing Family Centered Care, crisis intervention, support, and education

to the family of the critically ill neonate, infant, child, adolescent or adult.

12. Maintains equipment and supplies necessary to the transport system,

including routine maintenance and cleaning.

13. Functions as a resource to referral staff, Nationwide Children's Hospital staff,

and the community.

14. Identifies referral hospital education needs and helps to meet these

education needs through informal and/or formal teaching.

15. Identifies system problems for research and assists in research activities of

the transport program.

16. Continually evaluates methods of practice, recommends changes and

modifications of protocols to meet patient needs.

17. Actively participates in the unit committees and projects to assure daily

operation and growth of the Transport Program.

18. Establishes professional objectives, evaluates self and peers, and shares

progress with the Transport Program Manager.

19. Attends and actively participates in monthly staff meetings.

20. Attends and actively participates in hospital based committees and projects.

21. Successfully completes skills and recertification requirements.

22. Certifications required: BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS, and trauma course within first year of hire.

23. Attends neonatal and pediatric educational opportunities designed for/or

relevant to transport personnel.

24. Actively pursues own professional growth through attendance at

conferences, educational activities, and through continual review and sharing of professional experiences.

Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Registered Respiratory Therapist with current license to practice in the State

of Ohio.

2. Bachelor of Science Degree preferred

3. Successful completion of the Transport Therapist Training Program and

Preceptorship.

4. Experience Requirement for Applicants

a. Minimum of 3 years of critical care experience with minimum 1 year neonatal

intensive care experience preferred.

b. For persons with 1 – 3 years’ experience, the orientation period may be up to

or over 1 year.

c. After orientation, you must maintain a point status of 0.9 FTE for 1 year after

orientation

d. Stipulation of an additional 40 hours of critical care experience in the

emergency department, 40 hours of experience in the PICU, and 80 hours in

NICU at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is required during the transport

preceptorship for applicants.

5. Demonstrates self-motivation, sensitivity, leadership, interpersonal skills,

teaching ability, organization, and advanced level of critical thinking and

decision-making.

6. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

7. Demonstrates ability to work under stress using sound judgment.

8. On call hours required

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Adheres to flight/safety requirements of the Transport Program’s flight service

providers.

2. Must be able to independently lift up to 100 lbs. and pull/push 300 lb. isolette

with assistance.

3. Must be able to see, hear, stand, walk, read, and perform manual task with or

without accommodation; and care for oneself with little or no difficulty.

4. Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with

assistance of another person(s) and or equipment.

5. Must not exceed body weight greater than 230 pounds (flight regulations).

walking/standing frequently (34-66%)

riding/flying long distances frequently (34-66%)

lifting/moving occasionally (0-33%)

pushing/pulling occasionally (0-33%)

talking in person & on phone frequently (34-66%)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of

work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be

construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so

classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to

assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

US:OH:Columbus

Permanent