The role involves providing critical care to neonatal and pediatric patients during ground and fixed-wing transport, which includes assessing patients and managing their respiratory needs through various advanced interventions. Key duties include initiating and managing mechanical ventilation, respiratory medications, performing arterial punctures, intubations, and troubleshooting transport equipment while collaborating with the transport team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in Tennessee and a graduate of an approved discipline-specific program, with at least one year of relevant work experience. The position requires maintaining competencies, performing various therapeutic procedures, and cross-training into the nursing role to practice at the highest scope of practice during transport.
no requirementsTeam CollaborationPatient AssessmentRespiratory TherapyPediatric CareNeonatal CareLab TestsAirway ManagementMechanical VentilationArterial PuncturesCritical Care TransportIntubationsHigh Frequency VentilationTransport ProtocolsBlood GasesNIVCAMTs Compliance
Job description
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Organization
Neonatal/Ped
Trnsprt
Cohort 10
Job
Summary: Provide critical care to neonatal and pediatric patients during ambulance and fixed wing transport. Assess patients and use established transport protocols to treat patients’ medical conditions. Critically thinks and adapts to changing environment of transport while providing patient care. Manages patient’s respiratory needs via airway management, medications, NIV, and invasive ventilations. . .KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Assess patients to identify clinical needs. Initiates and manages per protocol during ground and fixed wing transport: Mechanical Ventilation NIV, including HFNC and Bubble CPAP Nitric Oxide High Frequency Ventilation Respiratory Medications undefined Trouble shoot transport equipment Work the Registered Nurse and EMT on transport to provide patient care. Performs Arterial punctures. Performs Intubations Maintain competencies required by institution, department, and CAMTs. Performs lab tests for blood gases and glucose checks per POCT guidelines and interpret results. Collaborate with receiving units at MCJCHV and referring facilities to coordinate patient transport. Knowledgeable in nursing role and able to perform those duties within scope of practice to patients during transport. **
Night Shift **
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The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current full time VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.
accredited team that is responsible for providing the highest level of care in ground and fixed wing transport to patients requiring the resources at the children’s hospital. The transport team consists of highly trained and qualified respiratory therapists, registered nurses, and AEMTs that use their specialized knowledge and training to provide a well-rounded approach to patient care. Being a respiratory therapist on the transport team provides the opportunity to not only enhance clinical skills but also plays a crucial role in improving patient outcomes during critical moments. Members of that transport team practice at the highest level of their scope and cross-train into the nursing role. The transport team is supported by strong leadership and educators that are dedicated to cultivating a positive work environment, enhancing the quality of patient care, and promoting continuous learning and development among staff. The Nursing Educator and Respiratory Quality Educator for the transport team work closely with medical directors, transport team, and leadership team to provide education and hands-on training required to successfully learn skills and procedures needed in transport. The training received by team members equips them with the knowledge and expertise needed to provide the highest level of care in transport to the most critical patients. *Commission of Accreditation of the Medical Transport Systems Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Technical
Capabilities:
Ventilator
Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate ventilator management in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Respiratory
Therapeutic
Procedures (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate respiratory therapeutic procedures in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Laboratory
Testing &
Analysis (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the primary laboratory tests required by the department to successfully meet work objectives. Understands the core functions and features of the core laboratory tests. Able to interpret results of the test under general supervision. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core
Accountabilities:
Organizational
Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
Problem
Solving/
Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
Breadth of
Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
Team
Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core
Capabilities :
Supporting
Colleagues:-
Develops
Self and
Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.-
Builds and
Maintains
Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.-
Communicates
Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering
Excellent
Services:-
Serves
Others with
Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.-
Solves
Complex
Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.-
Offers
Meaningful
Advice and
Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Ensuring
High
Quality:
Performs
Excellent
Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.-
Ensures
Continuous
Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. -
Fulfills
Safety and
Regulatory
Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing
Resources
Effectively: -
Demonstrates
Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.-
Stewards
Organizational
Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.-
Makes
Data
Driven
Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering
Innovation:-
Generates
New
Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.-
Applies
Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.-
Adapts to
Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Registered
Respiratory
Therapist -
Tennessee
Work
Experience:
Relevant
Work
Experience
Experience
Level : 1 year
Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO.
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