Respiratory Therapist (rt) - Pediatric Transport

Acathospital

Elmhurst, Illinois, US
Base: $38.20 - $57.30; bonus/equity: up to $20,000...
Critically ill infant and child transport
Air and ground transport environment
Advanced respiratory care procedures
The Transport Team provides interfacility transports via ambulance and rotor wing for critically ill or injured infants and children to Advocate Children's Hospitals

Job Summary

  • The Transport Team provides interfacility transports via ambulance and rotor wing for critically ill or injured infants and children to Advocate Children's Hospitals.
  • The Interfacility Transport RCP provides comprehensive respiratory care to critically ill/injured patients in the mobile environment of air and ground transports, utilizing expanded skills.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in career development.

Matching Summary

The Transport Team provides interfacility transports via ambulance and rotor wing for critically ill or injured infants and children to Advocate Children's Hospitals.

Salary

Base: $38.20 - $57.30; Bonus/Equity: Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus, Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness, Relocation Bonus Available; Benefits: Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Critically ill infant and child transport
  • Air and ground transport environment
  • Advanced respiratory care procedures
  • Collaboration with Transport RN and TMCP
  • Patient stabilization and airway management
  • Crisis management and improvisation

Nice-to-have

  • National recognition for excellence
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Leadership in education and committees
  • Therapeutic patient and family relationships

Key Requirements

  • 3 years of respiratory experience (or 4000 hours)
  • Critical care (peds and/or neonatal preferred)
  • RRT required
  • NPS required within 6 months of hire
  • Current Illinois RCP license
  • Current BLS
  • Current PALS certification or obtained within 6 months

Work Rights

Not specified

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