RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER - CARDIAC REHAB

Aspirus Health•Portage, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments. The practitioner assists with orientation and training for hospital staff, students, and the public regarding respiratory disease and care. The role provides respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients and requires interpreting patient information and understanding treatment needs based on patient age. When applicable, the practitioner demonstrates understanding of age-specific physical and motor, psychosocial, and intellectual/language development needs. This position is on the Cardiac Rehab team at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols, normally acquired through graduation from an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care with an associate degree.
Active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care, or registry eligibility with the credential obtained within one year of hire.
Current BLS certification, or certification obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy services under medical direction.
Assist in orientation and training of hospital staff, students, and the public regarding respiratory disease and care.
Provide respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients.
Interpret patient information and understand treatment needs based on patients’ ages.
Demonstrate understanding of age-specific developmental needs when applicable.