RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

Froedtert • Menomonee Falls, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2 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 plus the ability to show RCP II competency within 6 months of hire/transfer into role is required.
• Associate degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required.
• Critical thinking skills are required.
• State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within 6 months of hire (CHD only).

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital setting providing respiratory care is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• For incumbents in this role prior to 7/1/21, the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be accepted in lieu of the RRT.
• Advanced specialty credential from the NBRC or Asthma Educator Certification(AE-C) from the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Management and delivery of respiratory care.
• Perform respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups.
• Administer 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!
• 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

What This Job Offers

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