Registered Respiratory Therapist
Eimy Cx · Rockford, Illinois, United States · onsite
Work Schedule
90% FTE, full-time. Night shift, 3 12-hour shifts/week, 1830-0700. Rotating weekends and holidays. You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican 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 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
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
- NRP certification. Preferred
- PALS certification required within two years of hire date. Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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