Night Transport RRT — Pediatric PICU

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide high-quality care during intra-facility transport of neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients by air or ground.

The role requires NBRC-credentialed RT and Texas credentialing, with ALS/BLS/Neonatal Resuscitation or PALS within specified time frames; minimum education includes a high school diploma with experience or an associate/technical degree.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas program prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed from NBRC prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• One or more of the following required: Advanced Life Support within 6 months, BLS within 30 days, Neonatal Resuscitation or Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations during intra-facility transport by air or ground.
• Perform assessment and stabilization and necessary diagnostic/therapeutic interventions during transport of critically ill/injured patients.
• Adhere to established standards; collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to adjust care as needed.
• Participate in decision-making to enhance operational efficiency during transport.
• Maintain competencies for flight safety, flight physiology, EMS rules, and advanced assessment and decision making.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and supplies to ensure safety of transport team and patients.
• Transport patients/supplies by ground ambulance, rotor wing, fixed wing, or jet.

Education

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Respiratory Therapist NBRC Registered

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide high-quality care during intra-facility transport of neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients by air or ground.

The role requires NBRC-credentialed RT and Texas credentialing, with ALS/BLS/Neonatal Resuscitation or PALS within specified time frames; minimum education includes a high school diploma with experience or an associate/technical degree.