What are the responsibilities and job description for the Level II - Respiratory Therapist - $28-41 per hour position at Atrium Health Charlotte?
Atrium Health Charlotte is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Level II for a job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline : Allied Health Professional
- Start Date : ASAP
- Duration : Ongoing
- Employment Type : Staff
Overview
This position is sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible! In addition to our robust benefits packages and paid time off, you will be eligible to participate in the Respiratory Clinical Ladder upon employment!
The selected candidate must be willing to work shifts greater than 12 hours if needed, willing to work in tight spaces with limited resources and willing to adjust and adapt due to ever evolving situations. Because of this being a hazardous work environment, the selected candidate must have capabilities to maintain situational awareness and be committed to continuing education required to maintain this position.
Job Summary
Functions as a member of the critical care transport team and is responsible for the care
of ill and injured patients transported by Med Center Air (MCA). Provides patient care
which includes respiratory system assessment, stabilization and intervention while
promoting safety and efficiency of MCA operations. Performs under the supervision of
the Medical Control Physician either by continuous radio contact or direct consultation.
Essential Functions
assessments and perform patient care intervention to ensure optimum patient care,
safety and recovery.
and financially responsible.
activities.
ambulances, helicopters and airplanes.
outcomes
such as : drug assisted intubation, video laryngoscopy, needle chest decompression,
chest
tube insertion, central line placement (UA / UV, EJ), intraosseous placement,
transvenous / transcutaneous pacing, needle cricothyroidotomy, surgical
cricothyroidotomy,
and initiation / titration of pharmacological agents.
assesses, and
manages patient airway support, ventilator settings and equipment.
VAD, Impella), Intra-aortic Balloon Counter Pulsation, Internal / External Pacing,
Ventriculostomy, and Point of Care.
Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pulling and
pushing. Must weigh less than 240 pounds and maintain weight while employed with
MedCenter Air to remain on flying status. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing,
smell, and touch. Finger dexterity, good motor, and eye-hand coordination. Requires
good personal hygiene and appropriate conduct. Must be able to speak English clearly.
Conditions of transport may vary and include exposure to extreme hot, cold and wet
weather. Workspace may be confined and poorly lit. Exposure to patients with infectious
diseases and biohazardous materials is possible. Good physical stamina and
endurance are necessary to perform duties. Teammate must maintain fitness standards
in accordance with Policy 2.210 (Fit for Duty).
Education, Experience and Certifications
Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory care required. Current RT license
or temporary license as a registered petitioner in the working and residential state.
RRT required, BSRT preferred. BLS required. Meets qualifications of appropriate
clinical advancement requirements required. Three years clinical respiratory care
experience in the Emergency Department and / or Intensive Care Unit required.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in advanced procedures and skills bi-annually
required. Paramedic Certification required within 2 years of hire Must acquire NC
EMT-P, SC EMT-P and National Registry. Must be maintained throughout
employment.
upon completion of orientation and maintained. Advanced certification to include
Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) or equivalent as approved required to maintain
position according to standards of commission on accreditation of medical transport
systems (CAMTS). Aviation training required or flight status and must meet
requirements of “flight crew member” per FAA Part 135 regulations to include Night
Vision Googles to ensure safe landings. Must have a valid driver’s license and
qualify as insurable by Atrium Health insurance for driving MedCenter Air vehicles.
Must have an operational smartphone for use as communication device related to
MedCenter air operations.
Annual compliance in education related to specialty area and / or primary base location
outside of typical practice
o Simulation lab
o Mechanical Ventilator Management / Lab
o Certified Emergency Vehicle Operations
o Air Medical Resource Management
o Night Vision Goggle
o Survival Practical
o Sleep Deprivation / Just Culture / Stress Management
o Transport Vehicle Safety Training – ambulance / helicopter / airplane
Atrium Health Charlotte Job ID #143204. Posted job title : Mobile Medicine Respiratory Therapist Ii, Atrium Health Ft
About Atrium Health Charlotte
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health is now part of Advocate Health , the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, which was created from the combination with Advocate Aurora Health. In the Southeast Region, Atrium Health provides care under the Atrium Health name in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, NC, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Together, we are committed to providing equitable care for all. Annually, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in community benefits.
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