Registered Respiratory Therapist

UW Health; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Annual wellness reimbursement

On-site day care

Job summary

UW Health in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide critical patient care in various shifts. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities include delivering respiratory care and collaborating closely with healthcare teams. Applicants must hold a relevant degree, current CPR certification, and Illinois licensure. Additional certifications such as NRP and PALS are preferred but required within specific timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy.
• Current Registration (RRT credential) from the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• License from the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner within 90 days of passing test.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care as per established protocols.
• Manage patient evaluations and treatments.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

CPR Certification

Clinical Assessment

Education

Graduate of CoARC Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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

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.

• Locations 1401 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61104, US
• Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)