Flight Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

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.