What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Team Program Coordinator (NICU) position at Asante?
Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.600000 | Part Time | Variable Hours/Variable Days
External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!
Position Summary
The NICU Transport Team Leader plays a critical leadership role in managing and advancing the clinical operations of both ground and air neonatal transport for the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This position ensures the safe, timely, and developmentally appropriate transfer of critically ill neonates in alignment with the standards and best practices outlined by relevant regulatory bodies.
Reporting collaboratively to NICU leadership and the NICU Medical Director, the transport Leader oversees the day-to-day functions of the neonatal transport program. Responsibilities include coordination and clinical oversight of both fixed-wing and ground transports, with an emphasis on maintaining the highest standards of neonatal care throughout all phases of transport.
The program coordinator is instrumental in the recruitment, training, onboarding, and professional development of transport team members assigned to the transport team. They manage scheduling, competency assurance, supply chain coordination, and equipment selection specific to mobile intensive care environments. The role also leads quality improvement efforts, ensures compliance with safety protocols, and oversees data collection for outcome monitoring and research initiatives.
As a liaison between the NICU, referral hospitals, dispatch centers, and transport carriers, the leader fosters strong communication and partnerships to optimize patient transitions. This role demands a high level of clinical expertise in neonatal critical care, experience with both air and ground transport operations, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence, safety, and family-centered care in high-stakes environments.
Position Qualifications
Experience
- 3 years of clinical experience in a Level III/IV NICU setting, with demonstrated current worked experience within the last two years is required, 5 years of experience is preferred.
- 2 years of neonatal transport experience, with demonstrated current worked experience within the last two years is required, 3 years is experience preferred.
- Experience on the ARRMC NICU transport team and NRP instructor experience is preferred.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with anticipated graduation within 9 months is required
- Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field is preferred
Certification/Licensure
RN: Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing - OR - Current RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and RT-P: Respiratory Therapy – Permanent license by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is required upon start
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon start
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and STABLE is required within 4 months of start
- NPS (Neonatal Pediatric Specialist) required upon start if joining as an RT
- RN or RT certification in specialty field related to position is preferred
Total Rewards Package
- Earn a competitive and progressive salary
- Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
- On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility
- Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
- Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
- Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans
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