Respiratory Therapist
UW Health
MADISON, WI
Sign-On Bonus

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: 

• 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 (pro-rated based on FTE).
• 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:

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 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.

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