Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Transport

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 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:

Associates degree from AMAaccredited Respiratory Care program or Bachelors 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 programs patient population required.

Skills:

• Selfmotivation sensitivity leadership interpersonal skills teaching ability organization and advanced level of critical thinking and decisionmaking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under stress. Rapid decisionmaking 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: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 4160 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61100 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 4160 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61100 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/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