Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT, Continuum of Care

SSM Health • Janesville, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides respiratory therapy services and prescribed medical equipment/supplies to patients. This full-time, 40-hour day shift position is located at WI-SSM Health at Home Janesville and requires an RRT.

Requirements

• RRT required.
• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
• No experience required
• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Driver’s License - State of Issuance
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) OR Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration OR Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board OR Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Provides respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies, and procedures and guidelines.
• Coordinates care plans for respiratory patients.
• Evaluates patient progress and communicates with other health care providers regarding modifications to patient treatment, patient progress, and patient compliance.
• Educates patients and caregivers in the proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Troubleshoots equipment related questions/concerns.
• Evaluates respiratory practice and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree