UW Health
Respiratory Therapist - Med Flight Peds and Neonatal Transport
UW Health, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Work Schedule:90% FTE, 36 hours/week. 12-hour day/night shifts. Weekend rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.Be part of something remarkableRespiratory 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
to:Join our critical care transport team to care for seriously ill babies or children requiring transportation to more specialized 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.Find out more about Med Flight here.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.
Qualifications
Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy Required
Work Experience
3 years of experience as a staff therapist, including work with neonatal and/or pediatric critical care patients RequiredExperience working in a patient transport environment Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire RequiredRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire RequiredBasic Life Support/CPR Certification Upon Hire RequiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months RequiredNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months RequiredTrauma Certification (TNCC, TPATC, or ATLS) within 6 months RequiredCertified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (CNPT) within 1 Year RequiredPerinatal Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner PreferredEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) PreferredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities ea ch employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans a re strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
University Hospital
in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.American Family Children's Hospital
in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.View Full Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Respiratory Therapist - Med Flight Peds and Neonatal Transport
to:Join our critical care transport team to care for seriously ill babies or children requiring transportation to more specialized 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.Find out more about Med Flight here.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.
Qualifications
Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy Required
Work Experience
3 years of experience as a staff therapist, including work with neonatal and/or pediatric critical care patients RequiredExperience working in a patient transport environment Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire RequiredRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire RequiredBasic Life Support/CPR Certification Upon Hire RequiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months RequiredNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months RequiredTrauma Certification (TNCC, TPATC, or ATLS) within 6 months RequiredCertified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (CNPT) within 1 Year RequiredPerinatal Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner PreferredEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) PreferredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities ea ch employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans a re strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
University Hospital
in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.American Family Children's Hospital
in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.View Full Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits