Responsible for the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system during the transport process, under the direction of the Manager of Pediatric Critical Care Transport, the Administrative Director and the Medical Director. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Contributes to the provision of quality care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

1. Comprehensive knowledge of routine and critical procedures with critical thinking skills for both neonatal and pediatric patients.

2. Thorough knowledge of Respiratory physiology and ability to practice good judgment in the implementation of clinical interventions indicated by the patient status.

3. Ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient problems.

4. Demonstrated expertise in transport respiratory equipment and modalities, oxygen delivery capabilities of various transport vehicles, and respiratory management at high altitudes.

5. Ability to foster and facilitate collaborative interpersonal relationships.

6. Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.

7. Ability to foster and implement team-building strategies.

8. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

9. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Work Experience:

1. Three years experience in adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care respiratory care procedures required.

2. Critical care transport experience preferred.

License/Registration/Certification:

1. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

2. Current Texas Respiratory Care License.

3. Current CPR Training program required.

4. Current ACLS, PALS and/or APLS, NRP, and STABLE provider certifications required.

5. Completion of ATNC or auditing of TNCC or ENPC within the first year of employment.

6. Completion of PNCCT, TNATC, and advanced flight physiology certification within two years of employment.

7. Completion of CTRN and CFRN and NPT (NCC certification available in 2009) within two years of employment.

8. RRT-NPS certification preferred.

Education and Training:

Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care.