Respiratory Therapist - Weekender

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

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UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

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