Neonatal Flight Respiratory Therapist

Neonatal Flight Respiratory TherapistMountain Region Ambulatory, Colorado Springs, ColoradoInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.The posted compensation range of $31.48 - $53.02/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesDepending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!Our helicopters and aircrafts serve our Colorado communities and the surrounding Rocky Mountain Region. Flight for Life Colorado's rigorous training and decades of proven service have made us the air medical program of choice for hospitals, helicopter and aircraft EMS agencies, search and rescue teams, and ski patrols across the regions we serve. When you join our team as a Respiratory Therapist Flights - Neonate, you will help advance modern medicine by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture drives the opportunity to cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.As a Respiratory Therapist Flights - Neonate, you will perform respiratory procedures under physician direction and/or clinical guidelines in the care of Flight for Life NICU patients for Transports and hospital base. You will be responsible for patient assessments, care plans, plan implementation and evaluation and revision of therapy plan as needed. You will collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure the most effective and efficient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. You will need to utilize knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. You will support the organization vision and mission and practices performance improvement techniques to assure the delivery of the most effective patient care.Job RequirementsExperience RequirementsThree (3) years of respiratory therapy experience including Level III/IV NICU, requiredCritical Care air and ground transport experience, preferredPrior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferredEducation RequirementsHigh School Diploma / G.E.D., requiredAssociate Degree, preferredLicense/Certification RequirementsMust have current state Respiratory Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment. Must have CRT by NBRC.Basic Life Support American Heart Association, requiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association Required ACLS certification from upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire (for locations in Kansas, ACLS is required within one (1) year of hire/transfer date).Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required Current NRP certificationCertified Neonatal and Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) upon hire or within two (2) yearsValid Driver License, requiredValid driver's license and ability to pass the annual review of driving record for safe vehicle operationsMust maintain current on all certifications required by Commission for Accreditation of Medical Transport SystemsS.T.A.B.L.E. certificate, preferredPhysical RequirementsMedium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)Proudly part of CommonSpirit Health, Flight For Life Colorado was the first civilian, hospital-based emergency medical helicopter program in the United States. For over 50 years, we have set the standard for over 300 air medical services worldwide that have modeled our concept. We proudly partner with search and rescue agencies, offering specialized services such as aerial search support and our Avalanche Deployment Program. Our reputation for rigorous training, comprehensive coverage, and proven expertise has made us the air medical program of choice for hospitals, EMS agencies, ski patrols, and rescue teams. With industry leading technology and a highly experienced team, we provide critical care transport across several states in the Rocky Mountain Region, including the Denver Metro area, Summit County, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Durango, northern New Mexico, southeastern Utah, and western Kansas. If you're passionate about delivering life-saving care in dynamic, high-stakes environments, FlightTotal RewardsDepending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total RewardsUnless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.