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

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.

• 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

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.

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…