Respiratory Therapist
UW Health
Madison, WI

Work Schedule: 

Part-time, 60% FTE, 24 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts, scheduled between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, and 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

Be part of something remarkable

Help improve the lives of patients at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist – Diagnostic to:

• Work for an ECMO Center of Excellence and a Level 1 Trauma Center.

• Perform various testing, such as spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, respiratory muscle forces and impulse oscillometry to help determine the course of treatment, guide medication changes, and clearance for surgery.

• Provide aerosolized medication, volume expansion, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomy cares and sputum inductions to patients. 

• Educate patients and their family about existing health problems and related therapies, diagnostic tests, oxygen therapy and home equipment. 

• Collaborate with physicians, care team leaders, staff nurses, other caregiving disciplines, and patients/families to develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for each patient. 

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

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Care Required
• Completion of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) education course Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Work Experience

• Experience performing spirometry Required
• Experience performing pulmonary function testing beyond spirometry Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• BLS/CPR Certified Upon Hire Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) within 1 Year Required
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) within 2 Yrs Required
• ACLS Certified Preferred
• National Asthma Educator certification Preferred

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.

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