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Registered Respiratory Therapist

UW Health

Job Description

Work Schedule:

Per Diem, Day or Night shift, you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E. State St.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy. Required
Work Experience
  • 1 year At least one year experience working as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
  • Current Registration (RRT credential) from the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Required
  • License from the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (within 90 days of passing test for new grads). Required
  • Current CPR certification. Required
  • NRP certification. Preferred
  • PALS certification required within two years of hire date. 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.

Job Description

UW Northern Illinois benefits
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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