RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is highly proficient in the management and delivery of respiratory care. Demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups. Performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures acute care areas and critical care areas. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the mastery of clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT. Precepts students on rotation. Exhibits leadership skills and is able to act as lead therapist as needed. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience
- Ability to show RCP II competency within 6 months of hire/transfer into role
- Critical thinking skills
- State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent
- American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire (CHD only)
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital setting providing respiratory care
- Bachelor's degree
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be accepted in lieu of the RRT for incumbents in this role prior to 7/1/21
- Advanced specialty credential from the NBRC
- Asthma Educator Certification (AE-C) from the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB)
Responsibilities
- Management and delivery of respiratory care
- Respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups
- Administering respiratory care procedures in acute care areas and critical care areas
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and mastery of clinical skills
- Precept students on rotation
- Act as lead therapist as needed
- Provide professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available
- Weekend premium pay
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
