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Job Title : Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Join an elite community that operates in the air and under the sea as an enlisted aircrew member and Navy diver, performing helicopter sea rescues and underwater search, salvage, repair, and demolition to support carrier and expeditionary strike groups, mine countermeasures, special operations, and joint partners worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Operate as enlisted aircrew during flight operations; perform helicopter sea rescues and provide advanced first aid; execute underwater search, salvage, harbor clearance, and security missions; inspect, cut, weld, and repair ships and submarines; conduct deep and saturation diving using SCUBA, surface supplied and mixed gas systems, and rebreathers; operate and supervise hyperbaric chamber treatments; plan and conduct demolition; maintain and repair specialized flight, survival, and diving equipment while managing records and readiness.

What to Expect Highly physical, safety critical missions with rigorous performance standards; frequent operations in demanding environments such as heavy seas, cold and low visibility waters, flight lines, ship decks, and austere field sites; continuous training and qualification sustainment, with rapid shifts between precise technical tasks and field operations; small team culture that requires attention to detail, calm under pressure, and strong leadership potential.

Work Environment Worldwide assignments at sea and ashore with aviation squadrons, fleet replacement units, and expeditionary detachments; work in flight operations areas, rescue training pools, ocean training sites, dive lockers, recompression chambers, shipyards, ranges, and forward locations; frequent work aboard carriers and auxiliaries, on piers and flight decks, and alongside joint and interagency partners.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by Naval Aircrew Candidate School in Pensacola; Rescue Swimmer preparatory and Rescue Swimmer School for those in that specialty; Class A School in an assigned aircrew rating pipeline such as AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, or AWV; Fleet Replacement Squadron training and survival, evasion, resistance, and escape instruction; ongoing qualification and advanced training in diving, rescue, and mission systems throughout the career.

Enlist under an advanced technical field or Warrior Challenge style contract that specifies the aircrew, rescue swimmer, or diver training pipeline; qualified Fleet Sailors may volunteer and request conversion into aircrew or diving roles after screening, physical testing, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship and eligibility for at least a Secret clearance; strong swimming ability, comfort in open water, and excellent overall physical condition; ability to pass an aviation flight physical for aircrew duties and a diving medical exam with Undersea or Diving Medical Officer approval; meeting Physical Fitness Assessment standards and passing the Physical Screening Test that includes timed swims, runs, and calisthenics; meeting age limits that are typically more restrictive than general enlistment standards.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Position Summary:

The RT Vent Field Clinician is a Respiratory Therapist providing respiratory patient care to Vent patients for optimal outcomes. Provides respiratory care to patients in alternate sites in accordance with AdaptHealth’s policies and procedures. Respiratory care will be preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative in nature. The RT will utilize all the resources available within the agency and community to accomplish care objectives. This position will provide education and care to the patient and communicate with team, physicians and referral sources and other patient agencies ensuring prompt attention to patient care issues. 

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes various sources of information to attain greater competence about his or her position, including attending educational events (including attending optional in-services) and asking questions.
• Utilizes acquired knowledge to increase his or her competencies.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to adequately complete all documentation and charting procedures in compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Maintains complete and accurate patient files by updating all documents per company policy and procedures.
• Reviews Plan of Treatments and Care Plans to assure they are accurate and up to date.
• Documents procedures including how the patient tolerated a procedure, side effects and other pertinent information.
• Assists with authorization for Ventilator referrals for patients. 
• Shows adequate knowledge of respiratory equipment and displays ability to utilize knowledge in the clinical setting.
• Displays knowledge of assessment skills and demonstrates application of clinical skills during set-ups, follow-ups, and in-services.
• Participates in discharge planning of highly technical cases.
• Performs clinical assessments as needed and reports results and recommendations to the referral and physician.
• Participates in highly technical discharges and prepares in advance to assure the patient and caregivers have a smooth transition to the home setting.
• Performs in-services to hospital staff, referrals, other professionals regarding equipment & issues of clinical nature.
• Follows up with physician and referrals regarding patient status and documents accurately and in a timely manner.
• Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and hazardous materials handling. 
• Works to promote AdaptHealth by new program development, operational backup, personal visits, coordination of educational activities, etc.
• Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.
• Uses clinical expertise in evaluating vent patients records once a ventilator set up has been completed by the branch Respiratory Therapist.   
• Ensures accuracy of prescriptions and plan of care was followed and documented. Also reviews delivery tickets, home inspection, ventilator check, and patient equipment competencies are complete and documented. 
• Maintains proficient knowledge of ventilator patients including compliance software, new technology, units, and supplies supported by Adapthealth.
• Ability to demonstrate and instruct on use of vent units and supplies. Ability to make decisions for patients based on compliance data and assessment.
• Communicates with team, physicians and referral sources and other patient agencies ensuring prompt attention to patient care issues. 
• Maintains working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other third-party payer guidelines related to ventilation.  
• Electronically documents patient care activity, intervention provided and all communication regarding the patient. Documentation is accurate, complete and follows company standards.
• Appropriate steps taken to ensure recommendations and orders sent are acknowledged and followed up in a timely manner.
• Responsible for accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of verbal and written communications as it relates to role.
• Responsible for documentation that supports data collection to track and trend outcomes.
• Assists in establishing clinical documentation when needed for third party reimbursement or justification.
• Uses knowledge in working with referral sources to educate about best practice standards.
• Works collaboratively and pro-actively with peers and other team members to resolve issues and assure optimum outcomes for patients, referral sources and staff.
• Acts as a resource on practices and processes to provide appropriate guidance.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.
• Completes assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required.
• Maintains compliant with AdaptHealth’s Compliance Program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned during and outside of normal business hours as needed.

Competency, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with ventilator patients 
• Competent in Ventilator, Airway Clearance, and Oxygen therapy administration and management
• Able to perform clinical assessments.
• Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Expert communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Solid ability to learn new technologies and possess the technical aptitude required to understand flow of data through systems as well as system interaction.
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements at the state, federal, and local level
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment, be patient, accountable, proactive, take initiative and work effectively on a team.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program,
• Valid and unrestricted RT clinical license in all states serviced by the branch.
• Must be CPR certified,
• One (1) year of clinical experience as a Health Care RT, HME RT or clinical nursing with Vent experience. 
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand, bend, stoop, and be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform one-man CPR.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities’ motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers due to extensive computer use.
• May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings.
• Work environment may be stressful at times, as overall office activities and work levels fluctuate.
• May be exposed to high crime areas within the service community. 
• Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, loud noise, extreme heat/cold, direct, or indirect contact with airborne, bloodborne, and/or other potentially infectious pathogen.
• May be exposed to angry or irate customers or patients.
• Must be able to drive and travel as needed.
• Physical and mental ability to provide clinical assessments.
• Requires travel throughout service area.
• Mental ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to access the patient’s residence.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours.
• Physical and mental ability to provide clinical assessments.

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