Respiratory Therapist, Transport
Company: Nucleus Healthcare
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
Are you a passionate Transport -Respiratory Therapist -looking
to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? Nucleus Healthcare
is seeking a qualified candidate to join a prestigious academic
health system in up-and-coming Columbia, MO. -Not only is the
health system ranked as one of Becker Healthcare's 150 Top Places
to Work for three consecutive years, but it also values the
importance of work-life balance and professional growth for its
employees. Take the next step in your career and thrive in an
environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered
endless opportunities to define your career path!Location
HighlightsAre you looking for a small town with big opportunities?
-Columbia, MO, is a charming university town in the heart of
Missouri known for its top-rated university, healthcare system,
public schools, and Division 1 sports. With an affordable cost of
living and housing, temperate climate, thriving -cultural and
culinary -scene, a multitude of outdoor activities, and ease of
access to St. Louis and Kansas City, you can have the best of both
worlds: the charm of a small town with the convenience of modern
amenities and top-notch healthcare. -Discover why Columbia received
an A rating from Niche.com and is ranked among the top 30 places to
buy a house, raise a family, and live in America! -Workplace
Highlights -
- "Just Culture" organization
- ANCC Accredited Nursing Program and actively pursuing Magnet
status -
- Defined career pathway and transparent clinical career ladder
for Respiratory Therapists
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- 50% - 75% -tuition reimbursement for employees and their
children, spouses, and dependents based on eligibilityPay Rate--- -
- $30.03 per hour - $53.03 per hour, based on experience--- ----
-Retirement Program -
- 100% Employer Match up to 8% of Eligible Compensation -Tuition
Assistance -
- 6 Months: 75% off six credit hours per semester or 3 per summer
at academic campuses -
- 1 Year: 50% off for spouses, children, & adult dependentsChild
Care Assistance -
- Partnership with Care.com for at-home childcare support -Paid
Time Off (Exempt) -
- 0-5 years: 17 Days -
- 5+ Years: 22 Days -Personal Days -
- 4 Days -Sick Days -
- 12 Days - -Insurance - -
- Health, Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental DeathJob
DescriptionThe Transport Respiratory Therapist performs highly
technical respiratory therapy procedures of both a routine and
emergent nature as a member of the Respiratory Care Department and
Children's Hospital Critical Care Transport Team. Provides
specialized direct patient care to high-risk and critically ill
patients. ---- -
- Provides evaluation, stabilization, coordination, and delivery
of medical care to patients during transport. -
- Work independently to administer services via approved
protocols and guidelines. -
- Provide advanced airway management and mechanical ventilation.
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- Perform endotracheal intubation, needle decompression,
umbilical catheter placement, IO Catheter placement & point of care
testing. - -
- Assist nursing with procedures. Assures medical equipment is
accounted for, properly functioning, and securely stowed. -
- Familiar with the use of all equipment and supplies, including
medications. -
- Assures additional medical equipment/supplies are available for
the specific needs of the patient's condition and needs, based on
available patient reports and distance of transport. - -
- Communicates condition, acuity, and any unusual issues with the
transport team and medical control. -
- Communicates with the patient/family condition of the patient,
pertinent disease information & expectations during transport.
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- Assist with workflow by maintaining collaborative communication
with the referral facility team. - -
- Attend all required safety training programs, education, and
meetings. -
- Participate in outreach visits and education at referring
facilities. -
- Provide respiratory therapy in-patient activities as needed
including the following: collection and analysis of blood gas
samples; oxygen therapy and specialty medical gas administration;
invasive and non-invasive ventilation; inhaled medication
administration; airway clearance techniques; airway maintenance;
attending routine and high-risk deliveries. - -
- Act as a member of the Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, and
Trauma Response Team. -
- Provide patient documentation through the electronic medical
record. -
- Follow infection control and safety standards. - -
- Educate and advise patients' families on respiratory therapy
procedures. - -
- Provide education to students and other healthcare providers. -
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- Serves as preceptor for new employees and respiratory care
students. -
- May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in
department documents.--- ---- -Required Qualifications--- -
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure by the Missouri
Respiratory Care board.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- One (1) year of pediatric and/or neonatal critical care
experience.
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification by the
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or Neonatal Pediatric
Transport (NPT) certification by the National Certification
Corporation (NCC) within eighteen (18) months as a condition of
continued employment in this job classification. - ---- -
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by
the hiring department.--- ---- -Physical Demands--- -The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these
physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position
is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving
objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely
comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
This position is in a healthcare facility open 24 hours a day, 365
days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during
inclement weather will be required.--- - -Nucleus Healthcare -Who
We Are--- -Purpose-built, patient-minded, and mission-driven,
Nucleus is trusted by major hospitals, health systems, and life
sciences organizations with a vision to redefine how healthcare
does business.------ ---- -What We Do--- -Nucleus Healthcare
("Nucleus") delivers next-generation human capital management to
empower people who power healthcare. Rooted in talent management,
Nucleus provides services and solutions that have yielded more than
7,500 hires in healthcare for all levels and roles.--- ---- -Our
Mission------ -Empower the people who power healthcare.--- ----
-Our Vision------ -Redefining the way healthcare does business.---
---- -Our Values--- -We deliver results --- We are committed --- We
are precise --- We are change agents --- We are ONE team --- We are
fueled by passion and purpose -#appcastmu
Keywords: Nucleus Healthcare, Columbia , Respiratory Therapist, Transport, Healthcare , Williamsburg, Missouri
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