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Madison, Wisconsin

Respiratory Therapist Assistant

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$20.92-$29.3/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

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

Equipment AssemblyEquipment DisinfectionEquipment CalibrationTroubleshootingPatient Care Support

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).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

9
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
1
$132k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Relocation assistance
24%
PSLF eligible
12%
CME allowance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist - per diem, day shiftPer Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health · Danvers, Minnesota

$39.59-$58.83/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II PRNPer Diem

Sentara Health · South Boston, Virginia

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#3

Registered Respiratory Therapist MRMC - 32 hours Days

$29.71-$53.49/hr
#4

Registered Respiratory Therapist MRMC - 32 hrs Eve

$29.71-$53.49/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits
Referral bonus
Evening shift differential