Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Therapist Resident

Work Schedule

• Variety of full-time equivalents (FTE) and shifts available, typically rotating 8 or 12-hour days/shifts, evenings/night shifts, or day/night shifts.
• Every other weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation required.
• If 100% FTE: Monday - Friday, evening shift.

Pay

• Up to a $5,000 or $10,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Additional components of compensation may include:
• Evening and night shift differential
• Weekend differential
• On-call pay
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Benefits

• 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 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.

Education & Work Experience

• 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.
• 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

Qualifications

• 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 Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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.