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 Requi...