Flight & Ground Transport Respiratory Therapist

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Transport Respiratory Therapist to deliver advanced respiratory care during neonate, pediatric, and adult transports. The role involves external and internal critical care transport, stabilizing patients and providing pre-hospital ALS care across life span from initial contact to handoff.

The position includes serving as a respiratory care resource and educator for staff and students, and functioning as shift team leader in the

Qualifications

• Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring in emergency and transport settings.
• Safe airway management and ventilator parameter adjustments.
• Document routine and critical patient care accurately and promptly.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital and inter-facility transport respiratory care.
• Act as shift team leader in supervisor's absence.
• Maintain equipment and prepare for rapid response to critical events.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary assessment

Airway care

Ventilator management

Medication administration

Pre-hospital ALS

Documentation

Shift/team leadership

Education

NBRC-eligible or registered

Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Transport Respiratory Therapist to deliver advanced respiratory care during neonate, pediatric, and adult transports. The role involves external and internal critical care transport, stabilizing patients and providing pre-hospital ALS care across life span from initial contact to handoff.

The position includes serving as a respiratory care resource and educator for staff and students, and functioning as shift team leader in the