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Madison, Wisconsin

Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34.43-$51.65/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: Part-time, 90% FTE, 36 hours/week. 8 or 12-hour evening/night shifts. Shifts scheduled between the hours of 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM. Every other weekend, holidays and on-call rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

Pay

  • UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.

Additional Components of Compensation May Include

  • Evening & night shift differential
  • Weekend differential
  • On-call pay
  • External hires may be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus. (pro-rated based on FTE)
  • 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) 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.
  • 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.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Work Experience

  • Recent respiratory therapist experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required
  • BLS/CPR Certified Upon Hire Required
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification within 6 months Required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within 6 months Required
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (RRT-NPS) Preferred
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS) Preferred
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Preferred

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.

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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UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Key Responsibilities

Provide treatment and diagnostic respiratory services to pediatric patients within a Level 1 Trauma Center and ECMO Center of Excellence. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and serve as a resource for physicians.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Pediatric CareTrauma CarePatient DiagnosticsInterdisciplinary CollaborationBasic Life Support

Pediatrics Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Wisconsin, the Respiratory Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (56 salary observations; 292 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (2,184 salary observations; 11,786 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Respiratory Therapist market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$72k–$107kRespiratory Therapist median $86k (middle half $83k–$89k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Wisconsin vs national$83k median in Wisconsin$85k nationally (−3%)56 state / 2,184 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapist listings in Wisconsin104 active4,098 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 15 employers
7
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
5
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
5
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Loan repayment
21% this job
PSLF eligible
16%
Relocation assistance
11% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 52 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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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
Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k
Typical market rent
$1,837/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.