Respiratory Care Practitioner

Ascension • Franklin, WI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assessing patient needs and diagnoses to design individualized care plans, implementing and monitoring advanced respiratory modalities, educating patients and families, participating in emergency resuscitation, and overseeing equipment integrity and supply chains.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
• Registry in Respiratory Therapy (RRT) preferred.
• 3 years adult critical care experience preferred.
• Arterial line and intubation competence preferred.
• Must be willing to train in placement of advanced lines (ie arterial, mid-line /PICC) insertions needed

Responsibilities

• Design individualized care plans by assessing patient needs and diagnoses to ensure every breath supports their specific recovery journey.
• Drive clinical excellence through the implementation and monitoring of advanced respiratory modalities, adjusting treatments in real-time based on patient response.
• Empower patients and families by translating complex clinical conditions into clear, actionable education that supports long-term health and community connection.
• Lead life-saving interventions as a core member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing calm and expert care during high-stakes situations.
• Maintain a high-readiness environment by overseeing equipment integrity and supply chains, ensuring the tools your team needs are always safe, sterile, and available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

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