Respiratory Therapist 2 Reg Critical Care Transport Team- Neo/Peds $15K SIGN ON BONUS

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Job Summary:

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. This position is for a registered respiratory therapist who will be based out of the Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team’s Clarksville Base after completion of orientation to the team and functions of the role.

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Key Responsibilities:

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Assess patients to identify clinical needs.

• Initiates and manages per protocol during ground transport:

  • Mechanical Ventilation

  • NIV, including HFNC and Bubble CPAP

  • Nitric Oxide

  • High Frequency Ventilation

  • Respiratory Medications

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  • 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.

** The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current full time VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.

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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 AEMTs 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. Members of that transport team practice at the highest level of their scope and cross-train into the nursing role. The transport team is supported by strong leadership and educators that are dedicated to cultivating a positive work environment, enhancing the quality of patient care, and promoting continuous learning and development among staff. The Nursing Educator and Respiratory Quality Educator for the transport team work closely with medical directors, transport team, and leadership team to provide education and hands-on