Flight Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care Air Transport

Rural Metro Fire Department; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Medical Response in Birmingham is seeking a Registered Flight Respiratory Therapist to join its air-transport team. You will assess patients in critical care, support physicians' orders, and maintain a safe, well‑stocked aircraft environment.

The role requires a state license, RRT, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, and plans for trauma and advanced certifications; candidates should live within one hour of Birmingham‑Shuttlesworth airport and bring 3+ years of ER/ICU respiratory care experience.

Qualifications

• Requires State Respiratory Care Practitioner License and RRT certification.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider program provided during orientation.
• Trauma certification within 12 months and advanced certification within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess situations to determine best course of action to support, monitor, and treat patients in critical care.
• Utilize critical thinking to manage critically ill or injured adults or pediatrics and follow physicians' orders.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment with regular equipment and base checks.
• Communicate effectively with air/ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Share shift change information and maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training for the position.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

RRT certification

Job description

Global Medical Response in Birmingham is seeking a Registered Flight Respiratory Therapist to join its air-transport team. You will assess patients in critical care, support physicians' orders, and maintain a safe, well‑stocked aircraft environment.

The role requires a state license, RRT, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, and plans for trauma and advanced certifications; candidates should live within one hour of Birmingham‑Shuttlesworth airport and bring 3+ years of ER/ICU respiratory care experience.