Registered Respiratory Therapist
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
- Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy. Required
- 1 year At least one year experience working as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Preferred
- 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