Respiratory Therapist - .6 / .75 FTE Nights, Neenah

Children's Wisconsin•Neenah, WI

42d•Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin in Neenah is the only hospital in the Fox Valley dedicated exclusively to the care of kids. Our pediatric care providers know that little bodies respond differently to illness and treatment. Outstanding care providers, coupled with kindhearted care and explanations kids can understand, makes Children’s Wisconsin the best choice for your sick or injured child. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link to view an informational video about Children's Wisconsin - Fox Valley: https://chw.wistia.com/medias/cpy3iq6qh5 Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Ask about our sign-on bonus!! The respiratory care practitioner (RCP) applies scientific knowledge, technical expertise and theory to practical clinical problems and is often required to exercise clinical judgment. Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families. Actively participates in resuscitative and emergent situations. The Transport Respiratory Care Practitioner also provides patient care in a mobile environment to high risk patients and their families being transported to/from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin-Fox Valley. The Transport RCP is responsible for providing quality assessment, therapeutic interventions, and clinical expertise to the neonatal and infant population under two months of age in the transport environment. The RCP may be present for a transport of an older pediatric patient if their presence is requested. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine. Please let us know a little about yourself so we can connect on future openings!

Requirements

Requires current License by the State of Wisconsin as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with current Certified Respiratory Therapist credential.
Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) training is required within 3 months.
Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) training is required within 3 months.
Transport requirements include passing a pre-placement and annual physical exam and meeting specific health requirements.

Nice To Haves

Registered Respiratory Therapist &/or Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist preferred.
One year of critical care experience in neonatal, pediatric, or adult critical care ICU experience preferred to perform transport duties.
Licensed and certified RCPs with less than 1 year of experience and/or no critical care experience may be considered for transport functions based on provider and leadership discretion.

Responsibilities

Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families.
Actively participates in resuscitative and emergent situations.
Provides patient care in a mobile environment to high risk patients and their families being transported to/from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin-Fox Valley.
Responsible for providing quality assessment, therapeutic interventions, and clinical expertise to the neonatal and infant population under two months of age in the transport environment.
May be present for a transport of an older pediatric patient if their presence is requested.