Registered Respiratory Therapist

Work Schedule:

90%, day/eve, (3) 12 hour shifts / 6:30am-6:00pm / Rotating weekends and holidays. 

You will work at 1401 E State Street Rockford IL.  
 

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.