Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Therapist
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Therapist

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Evening/Night shifts (8 or 12 hours)
• Shift times: 1500-2330, 1900-0730, and 2300-0730
• Every other weekend, holidays, and one call shift every 6 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years as a staff respiratory therapist (higher value confirmed)
• Pediatric and adult experience preferred
• Experience in an Academic Level 1 Trauma center or similar size hospital required
• Prior travel experience highly preferred (indicates prior travel experience is required)

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Therapy program required
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Wisconsin upon hire required
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential by NBRC required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by NBRC required
• BLS certification through American Heart Association required

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care
• Provide aerosolized medication, volume expansion, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomy care, and sputum inductions
• Manage non-invasive ventilation, high flow, and mechanical ventilation at Intermediate Care (IMC) and ICU levels
• Work closely with physicians, care team leaders, nurses, and families to develop and evaluate patient care plans

Facility & Location Information

• Facility is a Magnet®-designated Level 1 Trauma Center, ranked #1 hospital in Wisconsin
• Primary work site is University Hospital in Madison, WI
• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the work site
• Floating required: travelers may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
• Parking permit required for onsite parking; alternative transportation options available

Required Certifications & Compliance

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• CRT and RRT credentials (NBRC)
• Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific caregiver screening (WI)
• Drug screening per facility and agency standards
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or exemption
  • Varicella vaccination or exemption
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination (if applicable)

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Facility-specific telemetry exams (Adult and Pediatric) with strict passing criteria and remediation process
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication as required
• Education verification for respiratory therapy program graduation

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments required prior to start
• Compliance with all background checks and credential verifications mandatory before start date

This position offers the opportunity to work in a top-ranked academic medical center with a diverse patient population and advanced respiratory care technologies. Prior travel experience is highly preferred, and candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, and compliance requirements.