Respiratory Therapist - $34-51 per hour

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: 

This posting represents several available positions in Madison, WI.  We will discuss your FTE, schedule and location preferences in the initial interview. Positions range from 0.75 FTE to 0.90 FTE with opportunities available in multiple specialties/areas. 

Pay: 

• 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

UW Health is located in the beautiful capital city of Madison - a cosmopolitan city of more than 280,000. Madison is uniquely situated on an isthmus between the areas two largest lakes Mendota and Monona—a setting that offers impressive beauty and wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Madison is within a short drive to Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis.

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.

About us: 

UW Health is the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin-Madison serving more than 832,000 patients each year in the Upper Midwest and beyond with 1,800 physicians and 25,500 staff at seven hospitals and more than 90 outpatient sites. UW Health is governed by the UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority and partners with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health to fulfill their patient care, research, education and community service missions.

Education:

Minimum – Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy within the last 6 months.

Preferred – 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 6 months 
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) 
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 6 months of hire
• CPR/BLS

Preferred – 

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification within 12 months required (If pediatrics position)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within 12 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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UW Health Job ID #40758. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Therapist Resident

About UW Health

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