Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Transport

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Sign-on bonus up to $7,000

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist specializing in critical care transport. The role involves monitoring patients, documenting care, and ensuring the best patient outcomes. Candidates must have an associate's or bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care, and hold a valid Ohio license.

The position offers a competitive benefits package, a $7,000 sign-on bonus, and the requirement of rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with a current Ohio license.
• Completion of the Transport Therapist Training Program and Preceptorship is required.
• Advanced certification specific to the patient population must be obtained within one year.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for patients during transport according to protocol.
• Organize rapid transport mobilization with necessary resources.
• Participate in workplace community and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Self-motivation

Leadership

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

BLS

PALS

ACLS

Trauma course certification

Job description

Position Overview

0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week

Rotating shifts, every third weekend, holidays, and on‑call required

Competitive benefits package & pay based on experience

Check out our Respiratory Therapy video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbb9u3OtPsE

Offering up to $7000 sign‑on bonus**

Job Description Summary

Specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health. Assists in assessing, stabilizing, and evaluating patients requiring critical care transport. All goals are to ensure best patient outcomes. Serves as a role model to positively influence culture and work environment. On‑call hours required.

Essential Functions

• Provides continuous monitoring and care of the patient per protocol during transport. Maintains documentation of patient assessment and condition, interventions required, and communication processes on the transport record. Administers medication in accordance with policies and procedures of the Critical Care Transport Department and respiratory scope of practice.
• In conjunction with the Physician Consult Transfer Center (PCTC) and NCH Dispatch, organizes rapid transport mobilization and assures appropriate utilization of resources.
• Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
• Contributes to a continuous learning culture by helping others learn.
• Assists in documentation of medical histories, symptoms, and vital signs for assigned patients.
• Provides high quality services that internal and external stakeholders describe as excellent.

Education Requirement

Associate’s degree from an AMA‑accredited Respiratory Care program or Bachelor’s degree, required.

Licensure Requirement

Registered Respiratory Therapist with current license to practice in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications

• BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS, and trauma course prior to completion of orientation, required.
• Completion of the Transport Therapist Training Program and Preceptorship, required.
• Advanced certification within one year of completing orientation that is specific to the program’s patient population, required.

Skills

• Self‑motivation, sensitivity, leadership, interpersonal skills, teaching ability, organization, and advanced level of critical thinking and decision‑making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under stress. Rapid decision‑making skills and the ability to use sound judgment.

Experience

• Three years of critical care experience, required.
• One year of neonatal intensive care experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally: Biohazard waste, fume/gases/vapors, machinery, power tools, reaching above shoulder.
Frequently: Bend/twist, blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, climb stairs/ladder, cold temperatures, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, computer skills, electricity, flexing/extending of neck, hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, hot temperatures, lifting/carrying 0‑10 lbs, 11‑20 lbs, 21‑40 lbs, 41‑60 lbs, 61‑100 lbs, pushing/pulling 0‑25 lbs, 26‑40 lbs, 41‑60 lbs, 61‑100 lbs, repetitive hand/arm use, sitting, squat/kneel, standing, walking, working at heights, working outdoors.
Continuously: Audible speech, color vision, decision making, depth perception, hearing acuity, interpreting data, loud noises, patient equipment, peripheral vision, problem solving, seeing far/near.

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

• Frequently pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs. or greater with assistance.
• Frequently lifting/carrying up to 165 lbs. or greater with assistance.
• Riding and/or flying in a vehicle or aircraft for long distances and/or periods of time.
• Body weight, with full uniform, must not exceed 230 lbs. due to flight regulations.
• Must have 10 hours off from other jobs or positions prior to shift.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet