Respiratory Therapist – Med Flight Peds and Neonatal Transport

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - Med Flight Peds and Neonatal Transport. This role involves working in critical care transport for seriously ill babies or children needing specialized care.

The ideal candidate will have strong emergency care skills, collaborate with medical professionals, and possess specific certifications. Benefits include health and dental insurance, tuition funding for career advancement, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy required.
• 3 years of experience as a staff therapist, including neonatal/pediatric care required.
• Experience in a patient transport environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join critical care transport to care for seriously ill babies or children.
• Collaborate with the pediatric transport nurse and medical control physician.
• Assist in writing or revising transport policies and procedures.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Life-sustaining equipment operation

Transport of critical care patients

Collaboration with medical professionals

Education

Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program

Job description

Work Schedule

90% FTE, 12-hour shifts, day/night rotation. Every third 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

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UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.