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Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Therapist Resident

UW Health

Location
Onsite (Madison, WI)
Compensation
$34 - $51/hr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 day ago

About the role

UW Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist or Resident to provide critical care and diagnostic services at a Level 1 Trauma Center and ECMO Center of Excellence. Join an interdisciplinary team dedicated to saving lives and delivering high-quality patient care.

Skills

Respiratory therapy Patient care Diagnostic services ECMO support Interdisciplinary collaboration Critical care BLS ACLS PALS NRP Respiratory care practitioner

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid parental leave

Perks

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Tuition benefits
  • Relocation assistance

Full job details

Work Schedule: 

Various FTE and shifts available, typically rotating 8 or 12-hour day/evening, evening/night, or day/night shifts. Every other weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation required. If 100% FTE: Monday - Friday, evening shift. This posting represents all available Respiratory Therapist and Resident openings with UW Health. There are positions available in multiple specialties/areas. 

Pay: 

  • These positions may be eligible for up to a $5,000 or $20,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Additional components of compensation may include: 
    • Evening and night shift differential
    • Weekend differential
    • On-call pay
  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Be part of something remarkable

Join our remarkable Respiratory Therapy team that works tirelessly every day to save lives.

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Respiratory Therapist Resident to: 

  • Provide treatment and diagnostic respiratory services to patients.  
  • Work at an ECMO Center of Excellence and Level 1 Trauma Center.
  • Be an important member of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Act as a resource to physicians and health care professionals.
  • Gain experience within the organization and seek growth opportunities, which may include senior/lead roles and ECMO Specialist positions. 

At UW Health, you will have:

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Education:

  • Minimum – Associate's Degree Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy within the last year required
  • Preferred – Associate's Degree Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy 

Work Experience:

  • Preferred – Recent Respiratory Therapist experience

Certifications: 

Minimum – 

  • Must obtain Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the State of Wisconsin within 3 months of hire required. 
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon hire required.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 6 months of hire required.

  • CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire required

Preferred – 

  • Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin upon hire required.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon hire required.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon hire required.
  • BLS/CPR Certified upon hire required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification within 18 months required (if adult position) 
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within 18 months required (If pediatrics position)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification within 6 months required (If pediatrics position)

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

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.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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