Assistant - Respiratory Therapist
UW Health
MADISON, WI

Work Schedule: 

90% FTE, 36 hours per week. Day/evening shifts, every other weekend, and holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department

Pay:

• Additional components of compensation may include: 

• Evening shift differential

• Weekend differential 

Be part of something remarkable

Gain valuable experience working in Respiratory Care at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist Assistant to:

• Assemble, transport, disinfect, calibrate and troubleshoot respiratory related equipment.

• Assist respiratory therapists and physicians with various procedures and tasks.  

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.

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required

Work Experience

• Previous experience with assembly and cleaning of respiratory care equipment preferred Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR Certified Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.