Resp Therapist, RRT-Transport Team - Military Veterans
at Cook Children's Health Care System
Location:
Meacham AirportDepartment:
Transport-GroundShift:
Third Shift (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:
36Summary:
Responsible for planning, assessing and providing optimal Respiratory Management and Patient care for the normal and high risk neonatal/pediatric patient. The transport therapist is part of a team composed of a transport therapist, transport nurse and transport paramedic all of which are under the medical control of a Texas Licensed Physician. Modes of transport required to transfer patients includes ground ambulance, fixed wing aircraft and rotor wing aircraft.
Education:
Minimum 3 years recent Neonatal and/or Pediatric ICU experience (preferably at Cook Children's Medical Center) or current Neonatal/Pediatric Transport experience.
Demonstrates evidence of continued professional growth. Physical and mental ability to carry out the described job responsibilities.
Certification/Licensure:
Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Current BLS / CPR
Current PALS
Current NRP or must obtain within 90 days of hire.
Current ACLS or must obtain within 90 days of hire.
Current TNCC audit or Department approved equivalent or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
Current Advanced Certification (in area of practice and/or as approved by CCMC and Teddy Bear Transport Management) or must obtain within 2 years of hire.
About Us:
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Fort Worth, TX
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