Respiratory Therapist - Special Limited Term

About the role

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

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.

This special temporary - limited term employee - role for external candidates will allow an experienced RCP to be oriented via an expedited on-boarding process including Skills Assessment and Competency Checklist and protocol reviews and precepted shifts.

• Requires Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred
• Requires at least 2 years of RCP experience in a hospital setting providing respiratory care.
• 2+ years of traveler experience preferred
• License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin required
• RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care required and CRT required
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

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. Functions within professional and hospital standards.

• Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process. Modifies approach and communication to accommodate different developmental levels of children/families with emphasis on allaying fears and explaining procedures and treatments. Demonstrates a commitment to customer service as well as behavior that enhances the image of the department and organization.
• Initiates, performs and maintains Respiratory Care Competencies in accordance with all quality and safety standards. Understands expected outcomes and with that knowledge, determines techniques for ensuring optimal patient care. Demonstrates prioritization, critical-thinking and decision-making skills. Accurately bills for respiratory care modalities. Identifies and responds to emergent/urgent situations while maintaining competency in BLS, C-spine immobilization, Trauma class, NRP and PALS as applicable.
• Participates in the discharge process in a collaborative manner with patients, families and the health care team. Provides and documents education to patients/families to promote wellness, and enhance adaptation to illness, injury, health conditions and/or special health care needs. Participates as an active member of the case management process.
• Acts as a team member and collaborates with the health care team to assure a team approach which provides efficient patient care practices. Communicates and collaborates effectively in a timely manner. Maintains good working relationships with the health care team in solving problems/issues in delivery of services. Provides constructive feedback to peers, resolves conflicts and issues in a timely manner and refers issues to appropriate management as necessary. Keeps supervisor/charge therapist apprised of shift activities and workflow issues. Seeks counsel and or assistance from the RCS Leadership Team and Medical Director when appropriate.
• Responsible for maintaining departmental responsibilities by attending educational offerings, in-services, and department and hospital meetings.
• Basic personal computer skills required.
• Must possess analytical skills necessary to resolve complex clinical problems relating to respiratory care issues and patient safety and welfare.
• Ability to work independently and utilize time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to cope with physically and mentally stressful situations.
• Interpersonal skills which frequently involve collaborating with peers, supervisors and medical staff on issues in order to accomplish objectives for patient care.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to eighty percent of work time when performing job assignments or responding to emergency calls.
• Ability to push or pull equipment that may weigh up to 170 lb. Ability to lift equipment/supplies up to 25 lb. Ability to lift or move patients from the neonate to adult. Ability to assemble complex equipment and perform fine motor skills.
• Requires commitment to a 20-week assignment at 36 hours per week (3x12-hour shifts. Potential, if approved, for one additional 20-week extension, not to exceed 40 weeks within a 12-month period.

Certifications/Licenses

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care