Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Work Schedule:

Part-time, 90% FTE, 36 hours/week. 8 or 12-hour evening/night shifts. Shifts scheduled between the hours of 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. Every other weekend, holidays and on-call rotation. 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.
• Additional components of compensation may include:
  • Evening & night shift differential
  • Weekend differential
  • On-call pay
• External hires may be eligible for up to a $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) 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.

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
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification within 6 months Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within 6 months 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

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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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.

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