Qualified individuals may receive a bonus of up to $15, 000!

90%, eve/night, 7: 00pm-7: 00am / Every 3rd weekend / Rotating holidays.

You will work at 1350 Charles St 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

• 2 years experience as a staff therapist, including work with neonatal and/or pediatric critical care patients. Required
• Experience working in a patient transport environment. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Illinois. Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire. Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Required
• Obtain Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Certification within 2 years of employment. 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.

Job Description

UW Health in northern Illinois benefits