Respiratory Therapist II Mobile Medicine

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist for MedCenter Air mobile medicine. You will deliver advanced respiratory care in fast-paced ED/ICU environments and support transport by air, ambulance, or ground units.

The position requires a registered RT with a state license, 3 years of critical care experience, and ongoing certifications such as ACLS/PALS/NRP and CAMTS-related training.

Qualifications

• Licensed RT with graduate from accredited respiratory care program.
• Three years of clinical Respiratory Care in ED/ICU required.
• Paramedic certification within 2 years of hire to be obtained.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and CAMTS-related certifications preferred and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care in emergency/ICU settings.
• Perform data collection and clinical assessments for patients.
• Independently initiate complex procedures and manage airway support.
• Operate and monitor transport modalities (ambulance/helicopter/airplane).

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Critical care

Team collaboration

Airway management

Medical transport operations

Education

Graduated from accredited school of respiratory care

RT license

BSRT preferred

BLS required

Tools

Ventilators

Video laryngoscope

ECMO equipment

Airway equipment

Job description

Department

70516 Atrium Health Mobile Medicine - Fixed Wing Transports

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Varies. This position is sign on bonus eligible.

Pay Range

$33.05 - $49.60

Essential Functions

• Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation.
• Uses clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care intervention to ensure optimum patient care, safety and recovery.
• Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
• Participates in committees, shared governance, or other facility decision making activities.
• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
• Maintains operational knowledge for multiple modes of transportation including ambulances, helicopters and airplanes.
• Independently initiates advanced practice procedures to provide improved patient outcomes such as: drug assisted intubation, video laryngoscopy, needle chest decompression, chest tube insertion, central line placement (UA/UV, EJ), intraosseous placement, transvenous/transcutaneous pacing, needle cricothyroidotomy, surgical cricothyroidotomy, and initiation/titration of pharmacological agents.
• Initiates intubation procedures and sets up ventilation equipment. Operates, assesses, and manages patient airway support, ventilator settings and equipment.
• Transports and monitors patients requiring ECMO, Medical Circulatory Devices (VAD, Impella), Intra-aortic Balloon Counter Pulsation, Internal/External Pacing, Ventriculostomy, and Point of Care.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Must weigh less than 240 pounds and maintain weight while employed with MedCenter Air to remain on flying status. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger dexterity, good motor, and eye-hand coordination. Requires good personal hygiene and appropriate conduct. Must be able to speak English clearly. Conditions of transport may vary and include exposure to extreme hot, cold and wet weather. Workspace may be confined and poorly lit. Exposure to patients with infectious diseases and biohazardous materials is possible. Good physical stamina and endurance are necessary to perform duties. Teammate must maintain fitness standards in accordance with Policy 2.210 (Fit for Duty).

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory care required. Current RT license or temporary license as a registered petitioner in the working and residential state.

RRT required, BSRT preferred. BLS required. Meets qualifications of appropriate.

Clinical Advancement Requirements Required

Threeyears Clinical Respiratory Care experience in the Emergency Department and/or Intensive Care Unit required.

Ability to demonstrate proficiency in advanced procedures and skills bi-annually required. Paramedic Certification required within 2 years of hire Must acquire applicable state EMT-P, SC EMT-P and National Registry. Must be maintained throughout employment.

* Trauma Certification, ACLS, PALS, NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E. required upon completion of orientation and maintained. Advanced certification to include Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) or equivalent as approved required to maintain position according to standards of commission on accreditation of medical transport systems (CAMTS). Aviation training required or flight status and must meet requirements of “flight crew member” per FAA Part 135 regulations to include Night Vision Googles to ensure safe landings. Must have a valid driver's license and qualify as insurable by Advocate Health insurance for driving MedCenter Air vehicles. Must have an operational smartphone for use as communication device related to MedCenter air operations. Annual compliance in education related to specialty area and/or primary base location outside of typical practice.

• Simulation lab
• Mechanical Ventilator Management/Lab
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operations
• Air Medical Resource Management
• Night Vision Goggle
• Survival Practical
• Sleep Deprivation/Just Culture/Stress Management
• Transport Vehicle Safety Training – ambulance/helicopter/airplane
• Current teammates required to obtain paramedic certification by December 31, 2021.

Our Commitment To You

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.