Our Client is currently seeking Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for positions in Madison, Wisconsin for a 4x12 Days, 07:00:00-19:00:00, 12.00-4 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Certification in Wisconsin. This is a Respiratory Therapist position in the RESPIRATORY THERAPY - TECH. Requirements Current Resume Certification as required by state 2 current clinical references Health/Dental Benefit package!

Day/Evening, 12 hr shifts, 07-1930, with every other weekend rotation, holidays, and 1 on call shift every 6 week scheduling period.

• Two years minimum as staff therapist required
• Pediatric and adult experience preferred
• Traveler must have experience in an Academic Level 1 - Trauma center or similar size hospital.
• COARC accredited School for Respiratory - Therapy required
• WI RCP required
• NBRC - RRT required
• BLS required - AHA ONLY
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required
• Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
• Certifications: BLS, RRT
• Skills: Emergency Department*, Pediatrics*, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP*, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)*, Basic EKG*, Adult Critical Care, Extubation, Intubation Assist, Nasal airway placement, Nasal airway suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Pulmonary Hygiene, Sputum specimen collection, Tracheostomy care/management, ARDS, Aspiration, Bronchoscopy, COVID, Cystic fibrosis, Fresh tracheostomy, Albuterol, Atrovent, Bicarbonate, Combivent, Flovent, Inhaled Flolan, Inhaled steroids, Mucomyst, Nitric Oxide (INo), Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Tobramycin, Xopenex, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Hand held, Ultrasonic, Trach collar, Bag and mask, ET Tube, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Oxygen tanks, Trach collar, BiPAP, CPAP, IMV (intermittent Mandatory Ventilation), Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Chest Physiotherapy: Vest, Chest Physiotherapy, Drawing arterial blood gases

Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling
• Scheduling Type: Other
• Patient Ratios Days: -
• Patient Ratios Nights: -
• Patient Ratios Weekends: -
• Call Required: 1 call shift per 6 weeks of contract
• Weekend Coverage: True
• Pre-Approved Time Off: one
• Orientation Hours: 40

Facility & Patient Care Details
• Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
• Interdisciplinary Support: Respiratory Services

Floating: Travelers are the first to float. The traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs. During the traveler s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit to complete contract.

Local Radius: 50 miles from the facility
Local Rule: locals are not accepted
1st Time travelers accepted in some units
License: must be in hand at submittal
Minimum experience required: Inpatient RN travelers must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to. This is a hard requirement.

Orientation Schedule: UWH orientation is held every other week typically on a Monday, but not all travelers will start on a Monday even if the contract has a Monday start. This is due to department specific orientation schedules. Travelers should follow the start date and time listed in their welcome letter and department schedule. Travelers will orient at 600 Highland Ave, room F8/170 (subject to change traveler should follow instructions in welcome letter). Orientation is typically about one week. Additional details within the orientation section of this guide.

Recruiters, please express this to candidates:
• Pass/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria.
• A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts:

Adult Exam:
• 100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole
• No incorrect answers on questions regarding 3rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure]
• Passing score of 80% or higher

Pediatric Exam
• Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardia
• Passing score of 80% or higher

Attempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the individual does not pass on the second attempt their contract may be cancelled. If the traveler fails the second attempt they will submit a certificate of completion of a cardiac interpretation review course to Vaya before a third attempt will be assigned. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts Vaya will notify recruitment of the results. Recruitment will notify the hiring manager that the traveler s assignment will be cancelled.

Competency Renewal: Travelers need to have an active telemetry competency on file per calendar

Location: University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite. Other transportation options are available: bus, park & ride, private parking, etc.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet -designated facility that s ranked Wisconsin s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.