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.
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.
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 $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.
At UW Health, you will have :
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
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.
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
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.
