Respiratory Therapist Reg Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Nights $15K SIGN-ON BONUS

Critical Care Neonatal And Pediatric Transport Team

The Critical Care Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is a specialized & CAMTS* accredited team that is responsible for providing the highest level of care in ground and fixed wing transport to patients requiring the resources at the children's hospital. The transport team consists of highly trained and qualified respiratory therapists, registered nurses, and EMTs that use their specialized knowledge and training to provide a well-rounded approach to patient care. Being a respiratory therapist on the transport team provides the opportunity to not only enhance clinical skills but also plays a crucial role in improving patient outcomes during critical moments.*Commission of Accreditation of the Medical Transport Systems

Provide critical care to neonatal and pediatric patients during ambulance and fixed wing transport. Assess patients and use established transport protocols to treat patients' medical conditions. Critically thinks and adapts to changing environment of transport while providing patient care. Manages patient's respiratory needs via airway management, medications, NIV, and invasive ventilations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patients to identify clinical needs.
• Initiates and manages per protocol during ground and fixed wing transport:
• Mechanical Ventilation
• NIV, including HFNC and Bubble CPAP
• Nitric Oxide
• High Frequency Ventilation
• Respiratory Medications
• Trouble shoot transport equipment
• Work the Registered Nurse and EMT on transport to provide patient care.
• Performs Arterial punctures.
• Performs Intubations
• Maintain competencies required by institution, department, and CAMTs.
• Performs lab tests for blood gases and glucose checks per POCT guidelines and interpret results.
• Collaborate with receiving units at MCJCHV and referring facilities to coordinate patient transport.
• Knowledgeable in nursing role and able to perform those duties within scope of practice to patients during transport.

Technical Capabilities:

• Ventilator Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate ventilator management in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Respiratory Therapeutic Procedures (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate respiratory therapeutic procedures in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Laboratory Testing & Analysis (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the primary laboratory tests required by the department to successfully meet work objectives. Understands the core functions and features of the core laboratory tests. Able to interpret results of the test under general supervision.

Position Qualifications:

LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: 1 year

Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program