Respiratory Therapist ShandsCair Neonatal Pediatric | Flight RT Sacred Heart

UF Health Shands Hospital - Pensacola

Job ID: 92766
Full/Part Time: PRN
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: ShandsCair Sacred Heart Pcola
Shift/Days: 24 Hours, Variable
Posted FTE: 0.10 = 4 Hours

Job Opening Summary

The Neo/Peds FRT is responsible for assessing, monitoring, planning, intervening and evaluating outcomes for neonatal and pediatric patients (up to five years of age) that are being transported. The N/P FRT coordinates care with the N/P FRN to deliver comprehensive care to neonatal and pediatric patients. Documentation of that process will be recorded in the patient’s medical record. 
 
Transport vehicles may include helicopter, fixed winged aircraft and ground ambulances. The N/P FRT must be able to function autonomously, utilizing medical protocols and advanced skills under the direction of the medical director. The N/P FRT must have effective communication skills and be able to work positively in high-stress environments with patients, peers, families and other internal and external personnel. The N/P FRT functions as a resource for other flight team members by sharing skills and clinical knowledge. The N/P FRT must have excellent interpersonal skills as she/he is instrumental in providing community outreach and education. The N/P FRT must comply with height/weight restrictions as set by policy and be able to successfully egress the helicopter and/or fixed winged aircraft in accordance with emergency procedures.
 
The N/P FRT is responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Shands HealthCare/ShandsCair, assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

Job Opening Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

  • The flight respiratory therapist must have an active State of Florida license as a registered respiratory therapist with a minimum of 2,000 hours of Level III or Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered respiratory therapist experience.
  • Must have American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification and PALS certification.
  • Must complete a neonatal transport stabilization program within one year of hire and have written approval from the medical director.
  • Must accompany a minimum of six neonatal transports prior to staffing a neonatal transport as the only RT in attendance.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation (Required):
  • Employees in this position will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a “frequent driver.”
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • Licensed as a registered respiratory therapist in the state of Florida.


Minimum Pay Rate - Hourly: $25.99
Midpoint Pay Rate - Hourly: $35.80

 

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UF Health Shands Hospital is committed to diversity as a competitive advantage in attracting top talent from across the nation and around the world. We believe in sharing knowledge, learning from one another, valuing different opinions, and celebrating the things that make each one of us unique in our own right. UF Health Shands Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V


UF Health Shands Hospital - Pensacola
Pensacola, FL 32504



Why Work With UF Health

Benefits
Benefits to fit your life.

As you would expect from an organization this size, our core benefits include medical insurance and prescription drug plans, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year and an employee assistance plan. Voluntary benefits include tuition reimbursement, dependent care and health care reimbursement accounts, dental insurance, vision plan and more. Retirement benefits include a 403(b) plan.

About UF Health
About UF Health

UF Health Shands is recognized as Florida’s premier hospital system. We're an integral part of the University of Florida, which ranks as the nation’s Number 1 public university by the Wall Street Journal.

Our steadfast commitment to delivering top-tier clinical care leads to outstanding outcomes, consistently garnering our hospital national acclaim, including:

  • Nine of our specialties rank among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Our hospital has received four consecutive Magnet® designations for high-quality nursing.
  • UF Health Shands Hospital is recognized as a Designated Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for scientific leadership in laboratory and clinical research.
  • We received an “A” on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

It's our privilege to provide exceptional, patient-centered health care that bolsters our communities and strengthens our role as the perennial health care leader in Florida.

About The Area
Welcome to the Sunshine State.

There’s a reason the Sunshine State is the tourism capital of the world and the third-most populous state in the country. As a Florida resident, you’re never far from the world’s best beaches, theme parks and attractions (and their Florida resident discounts), and cultural arts. Factor in our favorable tax rate and entrepreneurial spirit, and it’s easy to see why so many individuals, families and businesses choose to make Florida their home.

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