Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$20.92-$29.3/hr
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Job Description
Work Schedule: Part-time, 60% FTE, 24 hours/week. 8 or 12-hour day/evening shifts. Every other weekend with rotating holiday coverage. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.
Pay
- Additional components of compensation may include:
- Evening shift differential
- Weekend differential
Be Part of Something Remarkable
Gain valuable experience working in Respiratory Care at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We Are Seeking a Respiratory Therapist Assistant To
- Assemble, transport, disinfect, calibrate and troubleshoot respiratory related equipment.
- Assist respiratory therapists and physicians with various procedures and tasks.
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.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required
Work Experience
- Previous experience with assembly and cleaning of respiratory care equipment preferred Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- CPR Certified 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.
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Key Responsibilities
The role involves assembling, transporting, disinfecting, and calibrating respiratory-related equipment. Additionally, the assistant supports respiratory therapists and physicians with various clinical procedures and tasks.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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