About this role
The Transport Respiratory Therapist provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols. The Transport Respiratory Therapist provides external and internal critical care transport according to discipline training to include stabilization and intervention. This job provides pre-hospital advanced life-support care to flight/ground transport patients across the lifespan from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to medical staff. The Transport Respiratory Therapist serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. This job also functions as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required.
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Current CPR and NRP required.
Current related credentials preferred (NPS, C-NPT, etc.)
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required
Current RRT required
Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
Current NRP certification
Current PALS
Current ACLS
Flight safety training
Intubation competency
Experience REQUIRED:
Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist
One (1) year of work experience in NICU
Experience PREFERRED:
Three (3) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting
Education/training REQUIRED:
Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)
Education/training PREFERRED:
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
Independent action(s) required:
Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response; airway care; selecting appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters; consulting with providers and interdisciplinary team members regarding the patient
To competently deliver and document routine patient care along with safely administering prescribed medications; recognize implications of medications with routine vs. complicated use.
Provides pre-hospital advanced life-support care to air/ground transport patients across the lifespan from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to medical staff.
Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and to maximize patient and customer satisfaction.
Maintain work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.
May include ECMO management.
Perform shift team leader role in the Respiratory Care supervisor’s absence.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements:
Required to rotate shifts
Work on weekends and some holidays
Mandatory on call
May be exposed to hazardous situations prior to and during transport
May be exposed to extreme weather conditions
May work in confined spaces (poorly lit)
Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Other: Maximum weight 235 lbs. (in street clothes)
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
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About VCU Health
We are a strong, passionate team of more than 12,500 who take pride in caring for every person who comes through our doors. We lift each other up so we can provide the very best and safest care to those who need us most. Together. Every day.
With the support of our university, we make up an academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, innovation and training tomorrow’s health care workforce. We continue to educate, research and evolve – staying on the cutting edge of care.
As a community of innovators, every team member can contribute a spark of ingenuity igniting a force to discover the next cure, hold the next hand, solve the greatest challenges and create the health care of tomorrow.
We foster an atmosphere of respect and welcoming for all communities. We infuse our teams with diverse talent that inspires everyone to contribute openly and freely, maximizing their impact and creating meaningful change for our patients and community.
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What you'll do
- The Transport Respiratory Therapist provides safe and effective respiratory care for patients across various age groups during critical care transport. This role includes stabilization, intervention, and serving as a resource for patients, caregivers, and hospital staff.
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