Respiratory Therapist

Company Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS, headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care.

Job Description

 This project is in the proposal stage, we’re awaiting to be awarded the contract.

This position is in support of the County of Sarasota Florida to provide care for those with special needs who are displaced in the event of a largescale disaster. This position requires the individual to be able to respond to a disaster with in 24 hours of notice and to establish care with in 72 hours of notification. This is a post disaster mission and will require the individual to be onsite until conclusion of the operation.   

The Respiratory Therapist is required to provide quality respiratory care to our patients, including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for maintaining all skills and knowledge necessary to provide safe, effective and developmentally appropriate respiratory care to all patients. 
• Plans for patient’s respiratory care needs in collaboration with other members of the care team to provide the highest quality of clinical outcomes Safely performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards, procedural guidelines and policies to provide safe patient care. 
• Accurately and reliably interprets and communicates patient results to support patient care.  
• Documents interventions performed and response to therapies in the electronic medical record to result in compliant and useful documentation. 
• Interacts with and explains therapeutic modalities to patients, families and the interdisciplinary team in an understandable manner based on learning styles and individual diversity to ensure collaborative care coordination. 

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications

Experience Required: 

• Strong oral and written communication skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Critical thinking skills. 
• Cultural competency.  
• Integrity and honesty. 
• Experience with special needs populations (preferred, not required). 

Education Required: 

• Must be a graduate from a Registered Respiratory Therapy Program approved by the Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.   
• Minimum one year of professional experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital, medical office or residential setting. 

Required Licenses / Certifications: 

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) or current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or an equivalent credential acceptable to the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). 
• Basic Life Support. 
• Current and valid driver's license.  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Understanding of “Special Needs” populations (Preferred). 
• Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications.  
• Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.  
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII). 
• Demonstrate strong organization and time management skills. 
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Cultural competency and interpersonal skills. 

Duty Hours / ON-Call Requirements: 

• This an upon notification position. 
• Shifts will be 12 hours a day until complete. 
• Will have on call responsibilities.  

Physical Demands: 

• Physically capable of performing duties and responsibilities as listed above. 
• Ability to work in an austere environment exposure to heat and weather. 
• Frequent use of common office technology such as the computer, telephone etc.  
• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 30 lbs.  
• Ability to drive a vehicle on behalf of the company. 

Travel / Rotation Requirements: 

• Travel to Sarasota upon notification.  

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Compensation|  Min: $22hr        Max: $40hr 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.