Neonatal/Pediatric Air Transport Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Med Center Air team transports critically ill or injured patients, delivering comprehensive respiratory care and advanced airway management. Scope includes stabilization, ventilator support, and coordination with medical control during transport by air and ground.

The role requires RT licensure, paramedic certification within 2 years, and extensive ED/ICU experience, with a focus on safety and efficient patient care in transport settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate respiratory care program completion and licensure as RT.
• Active or temporary RT license in state of practice and BLS required.
• Paramedic certification within two years of hire is mandatory.
• Extensive experience in ED/ICU respiratory care and advanced procedures.
• CAMTS-aligned certifications and flight crew training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care during transport by Med Center Air with resuscitation and stabilization.
• Perform advanced airway management and sedation as directed by Medical Control Physician.
• Operate ventilation and support equipment; monitor patient status en route.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Delegation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory care

Current RT license

BLS required

Three years clinical respiratory care experience in ED/ICU

Paramedic Certification within 2 years of hire

ACLS, PALS, NRP and STABLE certifications

CAMTS awareness / Advanced certification (ACCS)

Flight crew / FAA Part 135 training

Tools

Ventilator management

Video laryngoscopy

ECMO monitoring

IABP / VAD / Impella familiarity

Intraosseous/airway management equipment

Telemetry and flight communications devices

Job description

Advocate Health's Med Center Air team transports critically ill or injured patients, delivering comprehensive respiratory care and advanced airway management. Scope includes stabilization, ventilator support, and coordination with medical control during transport by air and ground.

The role requires RT licensure, paramedic certification within 2 years, and extensive ED/ICU experience, with a focus on safety and efficient patient care in transport settings.