Respiratory Therapist Reg Critical Care Transport Team- Neo​/Peds

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Provide critical care to neonatal and pediatric patients during ambulance and fixed-wing transport. Assess patients and use established transport protocols to treat medical conditions. Critically think and adapt to the changing environment of transport while delivering patient care. Manage patient respiratory needs via airway management, medications, NIV, and invasive ventilations. This position is for a registered respiratory therapist who will be based out of the Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team’s Clarksville Base after orientation.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
• Assess patients to identify clinical needs.
• Initiates and manages per protocol during ground transport:
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • NIV, including HFNC and Bubble CPAP
  • Nitric Oxide
  • High Frequency Ventilation
  • Respiratory Medications
  • Troubleshoot transport equipment
  • Work the Registered Nurse and EMT on transport to provide patient care.
  • Perform arterial punctures.
  • Perform intubations.
  • Maintain competencies required by institution, department, and CAMTS.
  • Perform lab tests for blood gases and glucose checks per POCT guidelines and interpret results.
  • Collaborate with receiving units at MCJCHV and referring facilities to coordinate patient transport.
  • Be knowledgeable in nursing role and perform those duties within scope of practice during transport.

• Ventilator Management (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate ventilator management in moderate difficulty applications.
• Respiratory Therapeutic Procedures (Novice):
  Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate procedures in moderate difficulty applications.
• Laboratory Testing & Analysis (Novice):
  Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of primary laboratory tests required by the department and can interpret results under general supervision.

• Certifications: LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist – Tennessee
• Work Experience: Relevant work experience.
• Experience Level: 1 year.
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.