Student Respiratory Therapist

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening and night shift differential

Valuable healthcare experience

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Madison seeks a Student Respiratory Therapist to assist licensed therapists with basic respiratory therapy treatments. The role requires flexibility with shifts around school hours, including evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program and possess their Basic Life Support certification. Join us for a rewarding experience in one of Wisconsin's top hospitals.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and actively completing coursework in a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) provider meeting AHA standards upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed respiratory therapists by providing basic respiratory therapy treatments.
• Perform airway clearance and administer aerosolized medications.
• Assist with oxygen therapy administration and transport.

Skills

Providing basic respiratory therapy treatments

Airway clearance

Oxygen therapy administration

Education

Currently enrolled in a CoARC accredited School for Respiratory Therapy

Job description

16-24 hours per week, evening shifts. Minimum of 1-2 shifts per week with the ability to pick up more hours. Flexible around school/class times. Shifts scheduled mainly 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, with some potential for 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Every other weekend and holiday rotation required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening and night shift differential

Be part of something remarkable

Gain valuable experience working in health care at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Student Respiratory Therapist to:

Assist licensed respiratory therapists by providing basic respiratory therapy treatments and procedures.

Perform airway clearance, administer aerosolized medications, and assist with oxygen therapy administration/transport.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and actively completing coursework in a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy Required

Work Experience

• Provision of care with patients Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) provider meeting AHA standards Upon Hire 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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation’s leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
• Locations 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53792, US
• Job Category Student/Intern/non-MD Resident