Flight RT Position Available In Broward, Florida

Flight RT REVA, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details $70,000 – $90,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Bilingual Respiratory therapy RRT NRP Certification PALS Certification BLS Certification Trauma response Mid-level ACLS Certification ICU experience Trauma medicine CRT Cultural diversity counseling 2 years

Radiology Certification PHTLS Full Job Description SUMMARY:

Responsibilities include evaluation, coordination, and delivery of medical care provided to patients during transport; also is familiar with the scope of practice of the transport team members and the State rules and regulations in which the transport team operates. Works with the other transport team members to coordinate care of the patient during transport; once called, readily available/arrive at specified location, within 45 minutes before wheels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Preflight Responsibilities:

Calculates, loads and secures oxygen appropriate to patient needs, allowing for delays and/or changes in patient condition. Assures medical equipment is accounted for, properly functioning and securely stowed on the aircraft. Familiar with location and use of equipment and supplies, to include medications. Assures additional medical equipment/supplies are available for the specific needs of the patient condition and needs, based on available patient report and distance of transport. Communicates condition, acuity and any unusual issues with entire transport team. Reviews dispatch sheet with Flight Coordinator, noting special instructions. Participates in pre-flight debriefing with other members of team, including pilots. Understands and follows guidelines, policies, and procedures of Reva, Inc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in all basic therapeutic modalities of respiratory care. Minimum of 3 years related experience. Previous flight experience preferred. Flight experience can be substituted year for year for the ICU/ED/Trauma requirement. RT license as appropriate to assigned location. Current

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, PHTLS

Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification preferred but not required. Current Passport required Minimum availability required is 6 days a month with one weekend included. Ability to work varied shifts and cover fixed wing air ambulance call shifts Drug screening and a background investigation required Must live within an hour of Fort Lauderdale Executive airport (FXE) and be able to stay on overnights. Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pound and help transfer patients of all ages and physical conditions. Must be flexible and able to handle unexpected situations and delays with a good attitude. Must be able to work well as part of a team Bilingual skills a plus.

PHYSICAL

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following: Walk and stand for prolonged periods. Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Transfer/position patients of all ages and physical conditions. Collect, interpret, and/or analyze diagnostic data Utilize visual, auditory, verbal, and olfactory processes required to assess, monitor, and care for patients. Interpret complex laws, regulations, and/or policies. Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously Understand and respond to a diverse population.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent exposure to blood-borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials Long transport times in the confined space of the aircraft. Exposure to dynamic cultural diversity.

Experience:

Respiratory therapy: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

RRT (Required) CRT (Preferred)

Shift:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)