Respiratory Therapist

1 day ago

Elmhurst, New York, United States Advocate Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our Transport Team at Advocate Health. As a critical care specialist, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care to critically ill/injured patients in the mobile environment of air and ground transports.

Responsibilities
  • Obtains pertinent maternal, neonatal, and pediatric histories with emphasis on risk factors and implications for problems and incorporates that in plan of care.
  • Performs pertinent physical examination related to respiratory practice.
  • Formulates differential diagnosis and a plan of care of existing and potential problems in collaboration with Transport RN and Transport Medical Control Physician (TMCP).
  • Recognizes and treats changes in clinical situations (including life-threatening conditions) and implements changes to the transport plan of care based on Standing Transport Protocols and TMCP recommendations.
  • Exercises independent judgment in situations when sudden clinical changes occur and understands and implements necessary interventions and their expected outcomes based on Transport Protocols and TMCP recommendations.
  • Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for identification and management of problems as indicated by protocols and/or TMCP recommendations, including but not limited to (patient stabilization, airway management, needle aspiration of pleural space, interpretation of routine laboratory and radiographic data, intraosseous insertion, spinal immobilization, trauma primary and secondary assessment/management, blood drawing, insertion of peripheral IVs and all other procedures as trained).
  • Provides clinical management for resuscitation, with independent manner per protocol, of the neonatal, pediatric, and/or adolescent patient, including necessary pharmacological support during interfacility transports.
  • Provides ongoing monitoring, assessment, and appropriate interventions in accordance with standing protocols and orders while in transit, at referring and receiving facilities and documents accurately on all transport documentation according to department guidelines and role models this to other team members.
  • Demonstrates expertise in respiratory practice and critically evaluates own decision-making and judgments.
  • Serves as an expert with ability to care for all types of neonatal and pediatric patients (and adults with pediatric diagnosis/medical history), at an expert level, in the mobile environment (ground/rotor/fixed wing).
Requirements
  • At least 3 years of respiratory experience (or 4000 hours as equivalent) with a focus on Critical care (peds and/or neonatal preferred)
  • RRT required
  • NPS required within 6 months of hire
  • Interfacility transport experience preferred.
  • Earn 15 continuing education credits annually related to transport medicine or neonatal/pediatric critical or emergency care.
Working Conditions

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with frequent exposure to high noise levels, vibrations, and rough movements. The incumbent must be able to respond quickly to patient needs and work at a fast pace to meet the needs of patients. The position also requires the ability to assist in evacuation of patients/family/crew in the event of a fire or other disaster in the vehicle or hospital setting.

Language

The official language of this job is English.

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