Respiratory Care Practitioner

Ascension • Milwaukee, WI

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner works in the Respiratory Therapy department at Columbia St. Mary's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on a full-time night shift. The role evaluates patients’ respiratory care needs based on their diagnoses and develops, implements, and adjusts comprehensive care plans and advanced respiratory modalities. The practitioner monitors patient conditions, communicates updates to the medical team, responds to resuscitation calls, educates patients and families, and manages respiratory equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, obtained before hire or job transfer.
• High school diploma equivalency with two years of cumulative experience, or an associate or technical degree, or four years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification credentialed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs based on diagnosis and develop, implement, and adjust comprehensive care plans and advanced respiratory modalities.
• Continuously monitor and record patient conditions, communicate status updates to the medical team, and respond to emergency resuscitation calls.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, medication administration, and community support programs or available resources.
• Oversee the calibration, sterilization, and maintenance of respiratory equipment and manage departmental inventory and supply levels.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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