What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Respiratory Therapist position at Angel MedFlight?
Join the Medway Air Ambulance Team!
MedHealth Partners/Medway Air Ambulance is one of the nation’s leading providers of fixed wing air ambulance services for patients in need of vital medical transportation. We're looking for exceptional clinicians to join our mission of safely transporting patients to the next level of care on their medical journey. The people you work with are people-centric, patient advocates who enjoy helping others in need. If you are a compassionate respiratory therapist with a passion for providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population ranging from neonatal to geriatrics, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
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Job Duties
- Perform duties assigned to Flight Respiratory Therapist.
- Function as active member of the Neonatal Specialty Care Team
- Provide specialized nursing care to a diverse patient population ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
- Monitor and assess the health status of patients throughout transport, including vital signs, respiratory function, and neurological development.
- Administer treatments, and interventions as prescribed by physicians and/or standing orders
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient
- Perform venipuncture and collect blood samples for laboratory testing
- Assist with procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and ventilator management
- Document patient information accurately and timely in electronic medical records systems
Qualifications
- Live within 1 hour of a Major Airport in the Continental United States
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Neonatal ICU
- Additional experience with adult and geriatric population preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
- Proficiency in medical documentation systems
- Experience with patient assessment and monitoring
- Ability to perform venipuncture and administer injections
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and qualifications. Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of the Flight Team.
Requirements
- BLS Certification (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
- PALS Certification (Required)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (Preferred)
- S.T.A.B.L.E (Preferred)
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice
- Valid NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-NPS and/or RRT-ACCS (Preferred)
Benefits
- Group healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid vacation days and sick days
- Holiday pay for flying on any of the 7 major U.S holidays
- Day Off bonus for flying on hard days off
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