Transport Team Respiratory Therapist, RRT

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transport Team Respiratory Therapist, RRT at Cook Children's Medical Center is responsible for planning, assessing and providing optimal Respiratory Management and patient care for neonatal and pediatric patients during transport by ground ambulance, fixed wing, or rotor wing.

The team operates under medical control of a Texas-licensed physician and supports transfers by ground ambulance, fixed wing, or rotor wing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years recent Neonatal and/or Pediatric ICU experience (preferably at Cook Children's Medical Center) or current Neonatal/Pediatric Transport experience.
• Demonstrates evidence of continued professional growth.
• Physical and mental ability to carry out the described job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• The Transport Team Respiratory Therapist, RRT is responsible for planning, assessing and providing optimal Respiratory Management and Patient care for the neonatal/pediatric patient during transport across ground and air modes.

Job description

Location: Meacham Airport Department: Transport-Ground Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 36

Summary

The Transport Team Respiratory Therapist, RRT is responsible for planning, assessing and providing optimal Respiratory Management and Patient care for the normal and high risk neonatal/pediatric patient. The transport therapist is part of a team composed of a transport therapist, transport nurse and transport paramedic all of which are under the medical control of a Texas Licensed Physician. Modes of transport required to transfer patients includes ground ambulance, fixed wing aircraft and rotor wing aircraft.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 years recent Neonatal and/or Pediatric ICU experience (preferably at Cook Children's Medical Center) or current Neonatal/Pediatric Transport experience.
• Demonstrates evidence of continued professional growth.
• Physical and mental ability to carry out the described job responsibilities.

Certification/Licensure

• Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current BLS / CPR
• Current PALS
• Current NRP or must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Current ACLS or must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Current TNCC audit or Department approved equivalent or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current Advanced Certification (in area of practice and/or as approved by CCMC and Teddy Bear Transport Management) or must obtain within 2 years of hire.

About Us

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands- especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care.

Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.