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MedCenter Air Registered Respiratory Therapist, FT Nights
$ Sign-On Bonus Eligible
Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: R239052
Shift: Various
Job Type: Regular
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Department:
70515 Atrium Health Mobile Medicine - Ground Transports: Beam Rd
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Variable. This position is sign-on bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.
Pay Range:
$33.05 - $49.60
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. * Trauma Certification, ACLS, PALS, NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E. required
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
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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