Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

UW Health•Madison, WI

29d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves working at an ECMO Center of Excellence and Level 1 Trauma Center. The RT will be an important member of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care and act as a resource to physicians and health care professionals. There are opportunities for growth within the organization, which may include senior/lead roles and ECMO Specialist positions.

Requirements

Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy Required
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Preferred
Recent respiratory therapist experience Preferred
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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Evening & night shift differential
Weekend differential
On-call pay
Sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE)
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Access to UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department resources
Tuition benefits eligibility
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