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Respiratory Therapist

UW Health
dental insurance, parental leave, paid time off, relocation assistance
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
600 Highland Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 11, 2025

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, 36 hours per week. 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 openings with UW Health. There are positions available in a variety of specialties/areas.

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 weekend and shift differential.
  • External hires may be eligible for up to a $5,000/$10,000 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) 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.


Education:



  • 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 and 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, Equity 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.

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.

East Madison Hospital - is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health's state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women's complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.

UW Health Research Park Clinic - on Madison's west side, is an 84,000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.

Madison Surgery Center - a joint venture between UW Health and UnityPoint Health-Meriter. We are certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and manage fully furnished operating suites and procedural rooms, complete with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment, surgical technology and anesthesia.

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital - provides post-acute inpatient rehabilitation care in a free-standing rehab hospital. The 50-bed hospital offers short-term inpatient rehabilitation services and education for people recovering from an injury or an illness and will specialize in helping patients regain their ability to perform daily tasks, regain cognitive processes and physical function, restore basic life skills and facilitate psychosocial adjustment and return to the community.

1 S. Park Street

UW Health Pharmacy Services Building - a non-clinical location in Middleton that houses nearly 100 Pharmacy professionals. These employees perform various services and duties, including pharmacy administration, Pharmacy Technician Training Program, pharmacy primary care services, medication prior authorization, sterile and non-sterile compounding, specialty/mail service program and call center.

UW Health John Wall Dr. Testing Site - UW Health recently relocated its drive-through testing operations to an indoor facility on the east side of Madison at 3819 John Wall Drive. UW Health has made a long-term commitment to drive-through testing as a convenience for patients who regularly express satisfaction with this option for flu shots, COVID-19 tests and vaccine. Our team is dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment.

UnityPoint Health - Meriter - This position is located at our partner organization, UnityPoint Health - Meriter, a 448-bed community hospital located at 202 S. Park Street, Madison, just two miles from University Hospital. UW Health partnered with UnityPoint Health - Meriter in 2017 as a way to better serve our community by leveraging the complex, tertiary capabilities of the UW Health system and the community-based hospital and primary care capabilities of UnityPoint Health - Meriter.

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