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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - University Hospital at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Posted in Health Care 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to:



  • Provide treatment and diagnostic respiratory services with patients and families        




  • Work with an inter-disciplinary team to ensure high quality patient care




  • Act as a resource to physicians and health care professionals



 

Education:

Minimum - Graduate of a COARC accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.

Work Experience:

 Minimum - Recent Respiratory Therapist experience preferred.

 Licenses and Certifications:

 Minimum –



  • Licensed as a RCP in the State of Wisconsin.


  • CPR Certified.


  • RRT Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care for individuals with greater than six months post-graduation. RRT eligible new graduates must obtain the RRT credential within 6 months of hire.


  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required for any AFCH RT position within 6 months of hire.

 Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:



  • Ability to effectively educate others.


  • Ability to perform advanced Respiratory Therapy procedures independently and have good problem-solving skills.


  • Extensive knowledge of home respiratory equipment.


  • Knowledge of RAD guidelines and Medicare regulations.


  • Excellent verbal and written skills and be effective in time management and organizational skills.


  • Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of professionals and home care companies.


  • Ability to display leadership and professionalism while in the workforce.


  • Interprets selective laboratory and diagnostic tests.


  • Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team and external customers.  

Physical Requirements:

Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

 Work Schedule:

This is a 30% FTE, Per Diem position. Scheduled shifts will be a range of the following 8/12 hour shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, 7;00 AM - 3:30 PM, and 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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

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UW Hospital and Clinics benefits


 

UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.






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