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Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Therapist Resident

UW Health, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53703

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Respiratory Therapist (RT) Or Respiratory Therapist Resident

Various FTE and shifts available, typically rotating 8 or 12-hour day/evening, evening/night, or day/night shifts. Every other weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation required. If 100% FTE: Monday - Friday, evening shift. This posting represents all available Respiratory Therapist and Resident openings with UW Health. There are positions available in multiple specialties/areas. 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. 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. Education: 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. Work Experience: 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 Preferred 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) 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.