RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER II, FH - RESPIRATORY CARE

Froedtert • Milwaukee, WI

61d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2 is highly proficient in managing and delivering respiratory care. The practitioner demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups, and performs respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas. The role requires critical thinking and mastery of the clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT. The practitioner precepts students on rotation, exhibits leadership skills, and may act as lead therapist as needed. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, the practitioner provides professional respiratory care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

This is an onsite position at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role is 0.9 FTE with 36 standard hours per week on the night shift, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., three days per week. The schedule includes every third Saturday and Sunday and three holidays per year, rotating every other year.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience and the ability to demonstrate RCP II competency within 6 months of hire or transfer into the role.
• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); incumbents in this role prior to 7/1/21 may use the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential in lieu of RRT.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification or an AHA-approved equivalent.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience providing respiratory care in a hospital setting.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Advanced specialty credential from the NBRC or Asthma Educator Certification (AE-C) from the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB).

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver respiratory care to patients.
• Perform respiratory assessments and procedures for patients across all populations and age groups.
• Administer respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas.
• Apply critical thinking and demonstrate the clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT.
• Precept students on rotation.
• Exhibit leadership skills and act as lead therapist as needed.
• Provide professional respiratory care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Career pathways and career tuition assistance.
• Continuing education unit opportunities.
• Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Referral bonuses.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free workplace clinics.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• Healthy Contributions.
• Care@Work.
• Moving assistance.
• Discounts on gym memberships, travel, and other work-life benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree