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.
External hires may be eligible for up to a $5,000 or $10,000 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.
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.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Minimum – Associate's Degree Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy within the last year Preferred – Bachelor's Degree Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy Work
Preferred – Recent respiratory therapist experience
Minimum – Must obtain Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the State of Wisconsin within 3 months of hire required. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) upon hire required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 6 months of hire required.
BLS/CPR Certified 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. View Full
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