CH Transport Respiratory Therapist
Core
Performs routine and advanced respiratory care procedures for critically injured or ill neonate, pediatric, and maternal patients during transport via ambulance and helicopter.
Role type
Transport Respiratory Therapist
Builds
Patient stabilization and transport services for WVU Medicine
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services / Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced respiratory care, patient assessment, stabilization, medication administration, endotracheal intubation, chest tube placement, needle thoracotomy, intraosseous access, IV therapy, equipment maintenance, radio/phone communication
Preferred skills
Neonatal Pediatric Specialty Certification (NPS), Certified Neonatal/Pediatric Transport (CNPT), Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS)
Responsibilities
Administer respiratory care and medications as ordered, stabilize acutely ill neonatal and pediatric patients, coordinate care with referring and accepting physicians, maintain and check transport equipment, restock supplies, mentor new crewmembers, participate in clinical competencies and continuing education
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical role
