Respiratory Care Practitioner

Ascension • Milwaukee, WI

18d

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner works in the Respiratory Therapy department at Columbia St. Mary's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role evaluates patients’ respiratory care needs based on their diagnoses and develops, implements, and adjusts comprehensive care plans and advanced respiratory modalities. It includes monitoring patients and recording their conditions, communicating updates to the medical team, and responding to emergency resuscitation calls. The practitioner also educates patients and families about health conditions, medication administration, and available community support programs and resources. The role oversees the calibration, sterilization, and maintenance of respiratory equipment and manages departmental inventory 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.
• Meet one of the following education or experience pathways: high school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience; an associate's or technical degree; or 4 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 on health conditions, medication administration, and community support programs or available resources.
• Oversee calibration, sterilization, and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• 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.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, tuition reimbursement, ongoing 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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED