Respiratory Transport Therapist - Children's Hospital
Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Not specified; benefits: comprehensive medical, de...
Onsite
Night shift work in high-stress environments
Transporting critically ill pediatric patients
Operating advanced life support equipment
Carilion Clinic is seeking a full-time Respiratory Transport Therapist for their Children's Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. The role involves providing critical respiratory care, collaborating with transport teams, and ensuring high-quality patient education and support
Job Summary
The Respiratory Transport Therapist performs basic and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic, and life support procedures for critically ill patients during transport.
This role requires collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, EMS, and aviation personnel to ensure patient safety.
Carilion Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, an employer-funded pension plan, and paid time off accrued from day one.
Matching Summary
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Carilion Clinic is seeking a full-time Respiratory Transport Therapist for their Children's Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. The role involves providing critical respiratory care, collaborating with transport teams, and ensuring high-quality patient education and support.
Salary
Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision; Employer Funded Pension Plan vested after five years
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Night shift work in high-stress environments
Transporting critically ill pediatric patients
Operating advanced life support equipment
Nice-to-have
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
High tolerance for stress and emergencies
Self-motivated team collaboration
Key Requirements
Graduate of AMA COARC approved advanced practitioner program
Minimum 3 years NICU or Pediatric ICU experience (4000 hours)
Virginia State Board of Medicine License and RRT registration
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required prior to orientation
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification required prior to orientation