Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Department/Specialty: PICU Transport

Schedule: Night Shift | Full-time 

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

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Provide high quality patient care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations in conjunction with fellow team members during intra-facility transport by way of air or ground.

• Perform assessment and stabilization of patients as well as any necessary diagnostic and therapeutic interventions during transport of critically ill/injured patients.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to established standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to include therapists, nurses and physicians.
• Participate in decision-making and partners with the multidisciplinary team to enhance operational efficiency during transport.
• Maintain competencies specific to flight safety and flight physiology training, EMS rules and regulations, advanced assessment, and decision making skills.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and supplies to ensure safety of the transport team and patients.
• Will transport patients/supplies in any or all of the following modes of transportation: ground ambulance, rotor wing, fixed wing, jet.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Respiratory Care Practitioner temporary/provisional license will be accepted until license is issued.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Basic Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Allow in lieu of Neonatal Resuscitation certification. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Pediatrics or Neonatal ICU experience required

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