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Respiratory Therapist - $34-51 per hour

UW Health, Madison

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UW Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in MADISON, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Respiratory Therapist Discipline:

Allied Health Professional Duration:

Ongoing Employment Type:

Staff Work Schedule:

80% FTE, 32 hours/week. 8 or 12-hour night shifts scheduled between the hours of 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

Pay:

UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.

This position includes a weekender differential.

External hires may be eligible for up to a $8,000 sign-on bonus.

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)

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 and retirement plans.

Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.

Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy Required

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Work Experience

Recent respiratory therapist experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required

BLS/CPR Certified Upon Hire Required

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (RRT-NPS) Preferred

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS) Preferred

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Preferred

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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.

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UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

UW Health Job ID #37782. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist - Weekender About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits

Holiday Pay Vision benefits Continuing Education Sick pay Dental benefits Life insurance Discount program Pet insurance Wellness and fitness programs Medical benefits Sign-On bonus