Registered Respiratory Therapist

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