Respiratory Care Practitioner - Waukesha Memorial - 0.9 FTE, Nights
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory services and therapies to neonatal and adult patients. The role involves assessing and interpreting pulmonary data, arterial blood gases (ABG), chest x-rays, and laboratory values, and demonstrating competency in emergent bedside bronchoscopy and INOvent usage. The practitioner participates in a NICU rotation, with thorough training provided after hire. This is a 0.9 FTE night-shift position at Waukesha Memorial. The schedule is 1830–0630, includes every third weekend, and is self-scheduled in six-week blocks. There are no call requirements. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a $4 per hour night-shift differential.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Wisconsin State Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required.
- BLS (CPR) certification at hire.
- NRP certification within one year of hire.
- Ability to maintain continuing education requirements per NBRC guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
- ICU and NICU experience strongly preferred.
- PALS certification and Neonatal Resuscitation Program preferred, or ability to obtain during orientation.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to patients requiring respiratory services.
- Assess and interpret pulmonary data, arterial blood gases (ABG), chest x-rays, and laboratory values.
- Demonstrate competency in emergent bedside bronchoscopy and INOvent usage.
- Deliver respiratory treatments and therapies to neonatal and adult patients.
- Participate in NICU rotation; training is provided after hire.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- $4 per hour night-shift differential.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Choices in insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- Discounted tickets to various entertainment, social, and sporting events.
- Professional career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
