Diagnostic Respiratory Therapist

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, Monday - Friday; 4 10-hours shifts; 0700 - 1730. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital.

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 an AMA accredited educational program for Respiratory Care. Required

Work Experience

• 1 year experience with Pulmonary Function Diagnostics. Preferred
• 2 years experience in Respiratory Care, including ICU. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner. Required
• BLS/CPR Certified. Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Required
• Current CPFT or RPFT certification preferred; must be obtained within 1 year of hire. 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.

Job Description

UW Northern Illinois benefits