Respiratory Therapist – Med Flight Peds and Neonatal Transport

UW Health • Madison, WI

1d • $37 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree