Your Role:

• The transport respiratory therapist performs respiratory care assessment, treatment, procedures, diagnostic testing, communication, and the transport of neonatal and pediatric patients in the acute care and critical care transport environment.
• The respiratory therapist works with a transport registered nurse and/or neonatal nurse practitioner to initiate and/or maintain patient care plans according to scope of practice requirements and neonatal/pediatric transport approved protocols and medical direction.
• The respiratory therapist is responsible to for continuously reassessing and adjusting care as conditions change with the goal of providing the best outcome for the patient.
• Initiates and maintain non-invasive respiratory support
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation
• The respiratory therapist will communicate with all medical personnel and facilities' staff in a respectful manner while obtaining instructions or feedback for transport and hand-off.
• Provides education for patients and families
• The respiratory will communicate clearly and concisely via radio or cellular phone to relay critical and time sensitive patient information to receiving facilities.
• The respiratory therapist will complete all required documentation appropriately and in a timely manner.
• The respiratory therapist will work closely with their teammates to check, restock, inventory and clean emergency vehicles and supplies as to stay ready for a timely response.
• The respiratory therapist is expected to deliver outstanding patient care, compassion, customer service, and professionalism
• The respiratory therapist will stay in good standing with state and institutional requirements.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.