Respiratory Therapist - Med Flight Peds and Neonatal Transport

Work Schedule:

90% 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.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and 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.

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 Required
• Experience working in a patient transport environment Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• 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
• Perinatal Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner Preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred

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.