Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT Pediatrics)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work day/evening shifts (8 or 12 hours): 0700-1930, 1500-2300, 0700-1530
• Every other weekend, holidays, and 1 on-call shift every 6 weeks
• Provide respiratory care including aerosolized medication, volume expansion, airway clearance, tracheostomy care, and sputum inductions
• Manage non-invasive ventilation, high flow, and mechanical ventilation in IMC and ICU settings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate patient care plans
• Floating required: may work in multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certification

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Wisconsin
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• PALS and NRP certifications (American Heart Association)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years as a staff respiratory therapist
• Pediatric and adult patient care experience required
• Experience in an Academic Level 1 Trauma Center or similar size hospital required
• Prior travel experience highly preferred (not strictly required)

Education

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited school

Facility & Work Environment

• Level 1 Trauma Center with pediatric specialty care including Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU
• Magnet®-designated facility
• Must live within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, caregiver screening, and education verification
• State license primary source verification
• Required certifications must be current and issued by the American Heart Association
• Facility-specific competency exams and telemetry tests may be required
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tdap vaccination (one adult dose required)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility guidelines
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers, with medical/religious exemptions considered
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Drug screening per facility and agency standards
• Physical exam (per agency standard)
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs
• Prior travel experience is highly preferred but not mandatory
• Strict adherence to facility-specific testing and documentation deadlines is required

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, academic medical center with a focus on pediatric and adult respiratory care.