Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Therapist Resident

UW Health • Madison, WI

15h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum – Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy within the last 6 months.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Preferred – Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.
• Preferred – Recent respiratory therapist experience
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• 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)

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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed