Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Location
Madison, WI
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 36 hours/week | Evening/Night shifts (8 and 12-hour shifts available: 1900–0730, 2300–0730, 1500–2330) | Every other weekend rotation | Some holiday coverage required | One on-call shift per 6-week scheduling period
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services during evening and overnight shifts in an inpatient setting
- Deliver care to both adult and pediatric patient populations as assigned
- Float to other units within the facility as needed based on staffing requirements
- Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled within the 6-week scheduling period
- Perform telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation in accordance with facility standards
Required Qualifications
- Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required; pending license at time of submittal is accepted
- Minimum two years of experience as a staff respiratory therapist
- Graduation from a COARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program required
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required – American Heart Association (AHA) only
- Must pass a facility telemetry exam prior to start (passing score of 80% or higher; two attempts permitted)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working with both pediatric and adult patient populations
- Background in an inpatient acute care environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work at a Magnet®-designated facility recognized as a leading hospital, teaching institution, and referral center
- Gain experience in a high-acuity, nationally recognized inpatient environment