Respiratory Therapist Transport Specialist

1 week ago

Orlando, Florida, United States AdventHealth Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Respiratory Therapist to join our Transport team at AdventHealth. As a Transport Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for the rapid and safe transport of critically ill patients, working collaboratively with our team to make patient care decisions.

Responsibilities
  • Completes and documents patient assessments, treatments, medications, and reactions to treatments and medications per department protocols and AdventHealth policy.
  • Adheres to safety requirements while transporting patients in and around the ambulance.
  • Maintains thorough and accurate information in the Right CAD system for department statistics.
  • Completes the QA process on chart reviews for patient safety and improved outcomes.
  • Works jointly with the Crew, Supervisor, and Communication Specialist to ensure timely acceptance of patient transfer and placement through the Emergency Transfer Center.
  • Communicates patient updates to physicians with appropriate triage of urgency.
  • Initiates the hospital and physician chain of command when appropriate or if there are EMTALA concerns.
Requirements
  • Advanced Airway skills with proficiency in placing supra-glottic airway devices and endotracheal intubation.
  • Advanced knowledge of hemodynamics, volume resuscitation, and a coordinated approach with Transport RN in resuscitating patients.
  • Adept at initiating/maintaining complex therapeutic interventions such as non-conventional advanced modes of ventilation.
  • Enhanced critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate changes in patient condition and respond rapidly and appropriately.
  • Expertise in patient assessment, evaluation, and revision of treatment plans through use of AHEMS protocols.
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ground and air transport knowledge.
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical circulatory assist devices such as extra-corporeal membranous oxygenation (CardioHelp device).
  • Ventricular Assist Device knowledge (Impella, LVAD, RVAD, BiVAD).
Education and Experience
  • Associates degree from an accredited respiratory therapy or cardiopulmonary science program.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in respiratory critical care.
  • Five years of patient care.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations
  • Current valid State of Florida License as a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
  • BLS.
  • ACLS.
  • PALS.
  • NRP.

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