Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
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Job Description
Work Schedule:
90 FTE36 hours/week.8 or12hourevening/nightshifts. Every other weekend holiday and oncall rotation required. 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.
- This position includes a weekend and shift differential.
- External hires may be eligible for up to a$10000signon bonus.
- 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 highquality 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 and retirement plans.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for worklife balance.
- Access to UW Healths Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family wellbeing.
- Tuition reimbursement UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Education:
- Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy Required
- Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy Preferred
Work Experience:
- Recent respiratory therapist experience Preferred
Licenses and 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 (RRTNPS) Preferred
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRTACCS) Preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Preferred
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse inclusive and antiracist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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 from Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals LGBTQ and nonbinary identities women persons with disabilities military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE including disability/veterans.
American Family Childrens Hospitalin Madison Wisconsinalso a Magnetdesignated facilityprovides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Childrens 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 ourLevel One Pediatric Trauma CenterandLevel IV NICU which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Employment Type
Part-Time
