Air Medical Respiratory Therapist II - Mobile Specialist

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Care professional for MedCenter Air transport, requiring RT license, RRT certification, and Paramedic readiness. Role covers advanced airway management, ventilation, and flight-line patient care across EMS and ICU settings.

Candidates must meet CAMTS standards, maintain licenses, and possess strong clinical judgment, safety focus, and team coordination for high-stakes medical transport operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory care required.
• Current RT license or temporary license as a registered petitioner in the working and residential state.
• RRT required; BSRT preferred.
• BLS required; trauma certification and advanced cardiorespiratory certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Uses clinical reasoning to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care interventions.
• Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers.
• Maintains operational knowledge for multiple transport modes (ambulances, helicopters, airplanes).
• Initiates advanced practice procedures to improve patient outcomes.
• Operates and manages airway support and ventilator settings for patients.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Delegation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Graduate from accredited school of respiratory care

RRT certification

BSRT preferred

BLS required

Paramedic Certification within 2 years

Trauma Certification

ACLS

PALS

NRP

S.T.A.B.L.E.

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Care professional for MedCenter Air transport, requiring RT license, RRT certification, and Paramedic readiness. Role covers advanced airway management, ventilation, and flight-line patient care across EMS and ICU settings.

Candidates must meet CAMTS standards, maintain licenses, and possess strong clinical judgment, safety focus, and team coordination for high-stakes medical transport operations.