Flight Respiratory Therapist

Angel MedFlight; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid vacation days

Holiday pay for flying

Job summary

MedHealth Partners/Medway Air Ambulance is seeking a Flight Respiratory Therapist to join the neonatal-focused transport team. The role supports neonatal to geriatric patients during fixed-wing missions and collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary flight team.

You will perform respiratory procedures, monitor patients during transport, and document findings in EMR systems. A state-appropriate RRT license and BLS/ACLS/PALS are required, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking and patient

Qualifications

• Neonatal ICU experience (minimum 3 years) and ability to work with neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Experience with adult and geriatric populations preferred.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned to Flight Respiratory Therapist.
• Function as active member of the Neonatal Specialty Care Team.
• Provide specialized nursing care to a diverse patient population ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
• Monitor and assess the health status of patients throughout transport, including vital signs, respiratory function, and neurological development.
• Administer treatments and interventions as prescribed by physicians or standing orders.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
• Perform venipuncture and collect blood samples for laboratory testing.
• Assist with procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and ventilator management.
• Document patient information accurately and timely in electronic medical records systems.

Skills

Neonatal ICU experience

Adult & geriatric care

Medical terminology

Medical documentation systems

Venipuncture

Ventilator management

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist license (state)

Job description

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Flight Respiratory Therapist

Regular Full-Time Professional

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1003

Join the Medway Air Ambulance Team!

MedHealth Partners/Medway Air Ambulance is one of the nation’s leading providers of fixed wing air ambulance services for patients in need of vital medical transportation. We're looking for exceptional clinicians to join our mission of safely transporting patients to the next level of care on their medical journey. The people you work with are people-centric, patient advocates who enjoy helping others in need. If you are a compassionate respiratory therapist with a passion for providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population ranging from neonatal to geriatrics, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

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Job Duties

• Perform duties assigned to Flight Respiratory Therapist.
• Function as active member of the Neonatal Specialty Care Team
• Provide specialized nursing care to a diverse patient population ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
• Monitor and assess the health status of patients throughout transport, including vital signs, respiratory function, and neurological development.
• Administer treatments, and interventions as prescribed by physicians and/or standing orders
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient
• Perform venipuncture and collect blood samples for laboratory testing
• Assist with procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and ventilator management
• Document patient information accurately and timely in electronic medical records systems

Qualifications

• Live within 1 hour of a Major Airport in the Continental United States
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Neonatal ICU
• Additional experience with adult and geriatric population preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Proficiency in medical documentation systems
• Experience with patient assessment and monitoring
• Ability to perform venipuncture and administer injections
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and qualifications. Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of the Flight Team.

Requirements

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• PALS Certification (Required)
• S.T.A.B.L.E (Preferred)
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice
• Valid NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist
• RRT-NPS and/or RRT-ACCS (Preferred)
• Group healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid vacation days and sick days
• Holiday pay for flying on any of the 7 major U.S holidays
• Day Off bonus for flying on hard days off