Respiratory Therapist - .9FTE Day/Nights Variable - Neenah/Fox Valley
Neenah, WI 
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Job Description

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.

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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.

Requires current License by the State of Wisconsin as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with current Certified Respiratory Therapist credential.

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.

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.

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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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