UWHC Respiratory Therapist- Senior (Ground Transport)
Location: , Wisconsin
Description: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is currently interviewing UWHC Respiratory Therapist- Senior (Ground Transport) right now, this occupation will be reside in Wisconsin. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Posting Summary
The Respiratory Therapist Shift Leadworker functions as ¿Charge! Therapist¿ with responsibility for ensuring adequate number of respiratory care staff to cover the patient care areas. This includes assigning respiratory care staff to work areas and/or work assignments, modifying work assignments, designating meal times and providing adequate coverage for the next shift. The Senior Shift Lead worker will work in close collaboration with the RC Administrator on Call regarding hospital emergencies and staffing related issues. The Senior Shift Lead worker is responsible for mentoring the respiratory care staff in appropriate behavior and decision making as well as leading by example. The Senior Shift Leadworker will be a resource to other respiratory care staff, physicians, and health care professionals ensuring orders are concurrent with policies and procedures.
The Senior Shift Leadworker provides direct clinical coverage to all areas of the hospital, assist RC staff with their assignments, computer skills, special procedures, a! nd patient assessments. The Senior Shift Leadworker assists wi! th writing departmental policies and procedures, implementation of protocols, orientation, and education and training for respiratory care staff, students and health care professionals,. The Senior Shift Leadworker will assist the various RCS Supervisors by providing information or insight regarding respiratory care staff and team related issues. The Senior Shift Leadworker reports to the Director of Respiratory Care through a Respiratory Care Supervisor. The Senior Shift Leadworker must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State of Wisconsin.
Qualifications
1. Graduate of a COARC accredited School for Respiratory Therapy required.
2. Completion of Advanced Practitioner criteria required.
3. Three years experience as staff therapist required.
4. Licensed as a RCP in the State of Wisconsin required.
5. CPR Certified required.
6. RRT Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care required. !
7. Ability to effectively educate others.
8. Ability to perform advanced Respiratory Therapy procedures.
9. Excellent verbal and written skills.
10. Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of professionals.
11. Physical Requirements: Light - Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.
Pay
This is a Represented position and falls into Pay Grade U. The salary range begins at $25.67 per hour. Education, experience, tenure and internal equity may be taken into consideration when job offers are extended.
Work Schedule
90%, Day/Night rotati! on
Benefits
This position is in the "WSEU" Benefits p! ackage. UWHC employees enjoy competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package.
- Vacation (14 days)// (pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Holidays (9 days)// (pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Sick Leave (13 days/year)// (pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement (covered in the Wisconsin Retirement system on day 1)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Worker's Compensation
- Employee Reimbursement Account (ERS)
For addition information, please look on the uwhealth.org website in the careers section.
Staffing Team
Contact Tracey Glinski f! or more information at tglinski@uwhealth.org or at 608-265-8893.
Who We Are...
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is a 566 bed facility that ranks among the finest academic medical centers in the United States. Frequently cited in publications listing the nation's best health care providers, UW Hospital and Clinics is recognized as a national leader in fields such as cancer treatment, pediatrics, ophthalmology, surgical specialties and organ transplantation.
UW Hospital and Clinics offers:
- More than 900 active medical staff and more than 80 outpatient clinics.
- Six intensive care units (trauma and life support, pediatric, cardiac, cardiothoracic, burn, neurosurgery) with 83 total beds .
- Nine satellite locations .
- One of only two organizations in Wisconsin with designated level One Adult and Pediatric trauma centers.
Please use the "Apply Now" button found at t! he top and bottom of this page.
- .
If you were eligible t! o this occupation, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.
Interested on this occupation, just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This occupation will be opened on: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:48:12 GMT
Apply UWHC Respiratory Therapist- Senior (Ground Transport) Here