Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatric Transport

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Pensacola, FL

Facility: Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart

Department: Pediatric Transport

Schedule: Rotating Shift | PRN

Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

• Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiency during air or surface transport by identifying, assessing, administering medication to, and stabilizing the patient during transport.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications and treatment based on patients outcome.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and supplies to ensure safety of the transport team and patients.
• May be required to drive an ambulance to transport patients and/or supplies.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited respiratory therapy program AND 3 years minimum of ED or ICU experience required.

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