Program Instructor, Respiratory Therapist Apprenticeship

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours/week. Monday through Friday with hours ranging from 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM. You will be teaching most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM. You will work at 610 N Whitney Way, University Hospital, and American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Help mentor and lead the next generation of respiratory therapists (RT) at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Clinical Instructor for the Respiratory Therapy Apprenticeship Program to:

• Provide hands-on instruction to RT students, primarily at American Family Children's Hospital, guiding them through clinical experiences that reinforce program content.
• Support student learning through supplemental activities and open skills labs.
• Evaluate student performance using continuous quality improvement techniques to ensure instructional effectiveness and student success.
• Identify and assist students in need, offering guidance and referrals to support their development.
• Participate actively in program and organizational meetings to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

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

• Bachelor's Degree Graduate of a CoARC accredited school for Respiratory Therapy or related field Required
• Master's Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years as a Respiratory Therapist with preceptor experience or supervisor experience Required
• 3 years years of clinical teaching experience, including some instructional experience in the classroom (didactic). Needs to have inpatient experience. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months Required
• Member of the American Association for Respiratory Care and/or Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care 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.

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.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.