Respiratory Therapist II Mobile Medicine

Physical Requirements: Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pulling andpushing. Must weigh less than 240 pounds and maintain weight while employed with MedCenter Air to remain on flying status. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger dexterity, good motor, and eye-hand coordination. Requiresgood personal hygiene and appropriate conduct. Must be able to speak English clearly. Conditions of transport may vary and include exposure to extreme hot, cold and wetweather. Workspace may be confined and poorly lit. Exposure to patients with infectiousdiseases and biohazardous materials is possible. Good physical stamina andendurance are necessary to perform duties. Teammate must maintain fitness standardsin accordance with Policy 2.210 (Fit for Duty).Education, Experience and Certifications Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory care required. Current RT licenseor temporary license as a registered petitioner in the working and residential state. RRT required, BSRT preferred. BLS required. Meets qualifications of appropriateclinical advancement requirements required. Threeyears clinical respiratory careexperience in the Emergency Department and/or Intensive Care Unit required. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in advanced procedures and skills bi-annuallyrequired. Paramedic Certification required within 2 years of hire Must acquire applicable stateEMT-P, SC EMT-P and National Registry. Must be maintained throughoutemployment. * Trauma Certification, ACLS, PALS, NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E. requiredupon completion of orientation and maintained. Advanced certification to include Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) or equivalent as approved required to maintainposition according to standards of commission on accreditation of medical transportsystems (CAMTS). Aviation training required or flight status and must meetrequirements of flight crew member per FAA Part 135 regulations to include NightVision Googles to ensure safe landings. Must have a valid driver's license andqualify as insurable by Advocate Health insurance for driving MedCenter Air vehicles. Must have an operational smartphone for use as communication device related toMedCenter air operations. Annual compliance in education related to specialty area and/or primary base locationoutside of typical practiceo Simulation labo Mechanical Ventilator Management/Labo Certified Emergency Vehicle Operationso Air Medical Resource Managemento Night Vision Goggleo Survival Practicalo Sleep Deprivation/Just Culture/Stress Managemento Transport Vehicle Safety Training ambulance/helicopter/airplane*Current teammates required to obtain paramedic certification by December 31, 2021.