Registered Respiratory Therapist

UW Health•Rockford, IL

65d•$34 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist at UW Health Swedish American Hospital. The role involves providing respiratory care services. The work schedule is Per Diem, with options for Day or Night shifts. Additional compensation components include evening, night, and weekend shift differentials, overtime pay, and on-call pay. UW Health in northern Illinois offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement plans, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, and tuition assistance. Employees can also benefit from an annual wellness reimbursement, on-site daycare opportunities through UW Health Kids, and tuition reimbursement for career advancement, including fully funded programs. The organization emphasizes abundant career growth opportunities, professional development, a strong shared governance structure, and a commitment to employee voice.

Requirements

Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy.
Current Registration (RRT credential) from the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
License from the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (within 90 days of passing test for new grads).
Current CPR certification.
PALS certification required within two years of hire date.