Respiratory Therapist – Med Flight Peds and Neonatal Transport

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule : Part-time, 75% FTE, 12-hour shifts, day/night rotation. Weekend and holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Pay : Additional components of compensation may include: Evening and night shift differential Weekend differential Transport differential On-call pay Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Respiratory Care at UW Health offers the opportunity to work for an ECMO Center of Excellence and a Level 1 Trauma Center. We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist – Med Flight Peds and Neonatal Transport (RT) to: 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. Learn more about Med Flight here .

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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.