NI-Therapist, Registered Resp (NICU)

Pay Range: $36.26 - $54.40 / hour 

Sign-on bonus: Up to $15,000

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night & weekend shift differentials
• Overtime
• On-call pay

Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/

 

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

•    Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

•    Annual wellness reimbursement

•    Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

•    Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

•    Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

•    Strong shared governance structure

•    Commitment to employee voice

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU) is a highly specialized advanced level clinician with training specific to the care of pediatric and neonatal patients during ground critical care transport. This clinician must work in close collaboration with the critical care transport nurse and medical control physician to provide care. They must have exemplary communication and customer service skills as a front-line representative of UW Health.

 

The priority of the position will be to assure that the Critical Care Transport Ambulance equipment, and supplies are always in a state of readiness. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU) will assist with writing transport policies and procedures in addition to the implementation of protocols and will also provide education and training to healthcare professionals within UW Health and outlying community hospitals.    

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Minimum:

• Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy

Preferred:

• N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Minimum:

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Illinois
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Obtain Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Certification within 2 years of employment

Preferred:

N/A

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• Two years of experience as a staff therapist, including work with neonatal and/or pediatric critical care patients

Preferred:

• Experience working in a patient transport environment

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to provide complete critical care in the absence of a physician
• Clinical expertise in patient assessment and monitoring
• Clinical exp