Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Therapist Resident

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 The...