Flight Respiratory Therapist

The Flight Respiratory Therapist I provides direct patient care in a transport environment, while assessing and adjusting therapies during transport in response to changes in patient outcomes ; builds and maintains relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers; and collects, monitors, and reports on quality of care outcomes and measures.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Delivers patient and family centered care in a transport environment while incorporating developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence based care practices and methodologies. Assesses and adjust therapies during transport in response to changes in patient outcomes.

Communicates and advocates patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part of the implementation of care plan, evaluation of care and assessment of patient/family learning needs.

Build and maintains strong working relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to provide individualized patient/family care and education while minimizing risks to the patient during transitions of care. Extends hospital resources into the referring communities through clinical care, education and outreach.

Researches, compiles, and analyzes data and prepares case records, reports, and correspondence to facilitate communication, clinical decision making, error prevention, and care coordination.

Collects, monitors, and reports on quality of care outcomes and measures; provides input into the continuous evaluation and improvement of internal quality and safety processes, procedures, and performance measures.

Ensures compliance with clinical policies, procedures, and best practices in order to minimize the risk of harm to patients and providers.

Ensures compliance with all safety rules and regulations while on ground and air transports.

Researches, identifies, and implements evidence based practice to improve the quality of care provided to patients/families.

Serves on department and organization-wide committees as directed.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care

Experience: Four Years clinical respiratory therapy experience in a Critical Care/ED

Equivalency: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care plus two years of experience will substitute for the Bachelor’s Degree requirement.

Certification(s):

BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire

Advanced Life Support Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Trauma Provider Advanced Trauma Course, Certified Neonatal/Pediatric Transportation Certification within 2 years of hire

Licensure(s): Registered Respiratory Therapist from National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and State of Colorado, Respiratory Therapist license

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $38.34 to $57.52

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals…