Flight-Ready Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a flight-based Critical Care Transport clinician to care for patients transported by MedCenter Air (MCA). This role requires advanced respiratory care expertise, licensed RT credentials, and paramedic certification, with adherence to CAMTS aviation standards.

Involvement includes airway management, ECMO/VAD monitoring, and collaboration with Medical Control Physicians. Responsibilities include rapid data collection, clinical decision-making, team delegation, and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory care.
• Current RT license or temporary license as a registered petitioner.
• RRT required, BSRT preferred.
• BLS required.
• Three years clinical respiratory care experience in ED/ICU.
• Paramedic Certification required within 2 years of hire.
• Must acquire NC EMT-P, SC EMT-P and National Registry.
• Trauma/Aviation certifications required.
• Flight crew status under FAA Part 135.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability for MedCenter Air operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for ill and injured patients transported by MCA.
• Perform respiratory assessments, stabilization and interventions.
• Maintain safety and efficiency of MCA operations.
• Data collection and clinical reasoning for patient care.
• Delegate care to appropriate healthcare workers.
• Operate and monitor airway support and ventilation equipment.
• Transport patients requiring advanced devices (ECMO, VAD, pacing).

Skills

Clinical judgment

Data collection

Team delegation

Communication

Education

Respiratory therapy degree

RT license

Paramedic certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP

Tools

Ventilators

Video laryngoscope

ECMO/VAD devices

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a flight-based Critical Care Transport clinician to care for patients transported by MedCenter Air (MCA). This role requires advanced respiratory care expertise, licensed RT credentials, and paramedic certification, with adherence to CAMTS aviation standards.

Involvement includes airway management, ECMO/VAD monitoring, and collaboration with Medical Control Physicians. Responsibilities include rapid data collection, clinical decision-making, team delegation, and