Respiratory Therapist – Med Flight Peds and Neonatal Transport

UW Health•Madison, WI

1d•$37 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Join our critical care transport team to care for seriously ill babies or children requiring transportation to more specialized care. Use skills in emergency medical care and life-sustaining equipment, to transport children ranging from neonates to teenagers, by ground and by air – known as Med Flight. Collaborate with the pediatric transport nurse and medical control physician to provide care. Work in the NICU, PICU, Emergency Department or other areas as assigned within the hospital when not on a transport (will receive assignments that allow for immediate release to respond to an assigned transport). Assist in writing or revising transport policies and procedures, education, and competencies.

Requirements

Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy Required
3 years of experience as a staff therapist, including work with neonatal and/or pediatric critical care patients Required
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support/CPR Certification Upon Hire Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months Required
Trauma Certification (TNCC, TPATC, or ATLS) within 6 months Required
Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (CNPT) within 18 months Required

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a patient transport environment Preferred
Perinatal Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner Preferred
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred

Responsibilities

Join our critical care transport team to care for seriously ill babies or children requiring transportation to more specialized care.
Use skills in emergency medical care and life-sustaining equipment, to transport children ranging from neonates to teenagers, by ground and by air – known as Med Flight.
Collaborate with the pediatric transport nurse and medical control physician to provide care.
Work in the NICU, PICU, Emergency Department or other areas as assigned within the hospital when not on a transport (will receive assignments that allow for immediate release to respond to an assigned transport).
Assist in writing or revising transport policies and procedures, education, and competencies.