Flight Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

Flight Respiratory Therapist Birmingham

Starting Pay $70k

Must live within one hour from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport.

Hiring Manager Rebecca Attison

AirMed International provides worldwide air medical transportation services for patients of all ages, using the company’s own specialized aircraft and highly trained medical professionals.

AirMed International exemplifies safety and compassion through operational excellence, integrity, and dedication.

Job Description

Provide direct patient care in accordance with Global Medical Response protocols and / or medical direction.

Scheduling and Locale

• Off days consist of one four day block every two week pay period.
• Must live within one hour from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Use a systematic, critical-thinking approach to guide patient assessment, intervention, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Maintain clinical competence and continuing education for age specific populations in which care is provided.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with various health care members.
• Attend and participate in base meetings and educational offerings according to established guidelines.
• Execute assigned tasks in an efficient manner and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Comply with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical and flight personnel, patient, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy. Bachelors preferred.
• Minimum of three years recent experience in the critical care setting. Five years preferred.
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) with the primary state of practice.
• Dual Certification : National Registry Paramedic preferred
• Current driver’s license.
• Current passport.
• Current American Heart Association certifications BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Current Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Provider or should be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Transport Provider Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) preferred or should be obtained within 1 year of hire date.
• Advanced Certification (ACCS or NPS) preferred or should be obtained within 2 years of hire date.

Our Benefits

MEDICAL - GMR offers four different plan options, allowing you to select the right option for you and your family. Our plans cover the full cost of preventive services and include in-network prescription drug coverage.

Our high-deductible plans allow you to open and contribute to a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), allowing you to set aside tax-free dollars for certain expenses.

RETIREMENT - We offer a 401(k) retirement plan to eligible employees and a company match of 50% of your contributions, up to 8% of your compensation continued.

For certain employees who face 401(k) contribution limitations due to higher income levels, we also offer a deferred compensation plan and match.

We also offer financial counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and retirement plan vendor.

VISION - Our two vision plan options cover exams, lenses and frames, and contacts in lieu of eyewear.

TELEMEDICINE - GMR provides a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc for our employees and their dependents. Teladoc offers convenient phone and video care for many medical conditions for a low, fixed copay.

DENTAL - We offer two dental plans, including a plan that covers orthodontics.

SURVIVOR BENEFITS - GMR provides company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. In addition, we offer an option to buy additional coverage for you, your spouse and your children at affordable rates.

INCOME PROTECTION - We offer company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect a portion of your income in case of disability or extended illness.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS - We offer a variety of other optional benefits including financial wellness services, legal coverage, identity theft protection and more.

The benefits listed apply to most core non-union positions. Union position benefits are dictated by their specific Collective Bargaining Agreement.