Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Therapist Resident
Listed compensation
$34.43-$51.65/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
Work Schedule: Various FTE and shifts available, typically rotating 8 or 12-hour day/evening, evening/night, or day/night shifts. Every other weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation required. If 100% FTE: Monday - Friday, evening shift. This posting represents all available Respiratory Therapist and Resident openings with UW Health. There are positions available in multiple specialties/areas.
Pay
- These positions may be eligible for up to a $5,000 or $20,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
Additional Components of Compensation May Include
- Evening and night shift differential
- Weekend differential
- On-call pay
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.
Be Part of Something Remarkable
Join our remarkable Respiratory Therapy team that works tirelessly every day to save lives.
We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Respiratory Therapist Resident to:
- Provide treatment and diagnostic respiratory services to patients.
- Work at an ECMO Center of Excellence and Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Be an important member of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Act as a resource to physicians and health care professionals.
- Gain experience within the organization and seek growth opportunities, which may include senior/lead roles and ECMO Specialist positions.
At UW Health, You Will Have
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Education
- Minimum – Associate's Degree Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy within the last year required
- Preferred – Associate's Degree Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy
Work Experience
- Preferred – Recent Respiratory Therapist experience
Certifications
Minimum –
- Must obtain Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the State of Wisconsin within 3 months of hire required.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon hire required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 6 months of hire required.
- CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire required
Preferred –
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin upon hire required.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon hire required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon hire required.
- BLS/CPR Certified upon hire required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification within 18 months required (if adult position)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within 18 months required (If pediatrics position)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification within 6 months required (If pediatrics position)
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.
American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families.
American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide treatment and diagnostic respiratory services to patients within a Level 1 Trauma Center and ECMO Center of Excellence. Act as a key member of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care and serve as a resource to other healthcare professionals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree from a CoARC accredited school and obtain a Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license within 3 months. Required certifications include CRT, RRT, and BLS, with additional specialty certifications required based on the specific unit.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Therapist Resident at UW Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,994 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In Wisconsin, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (47 salary observations; 287 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,762 salary observations; 11,701 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,994 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $72k–$107k | Respiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$89k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Wisconsin vs national | $83k median in Wisconsin | $85k nationally (−2%)47 state / 1,762 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$95k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Wisconsin | 99 active | 3,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | Wisconsin healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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