Respiratory Therapist-Diagnostic

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Work for an ECMO Center of Excellence and a Level 1 Trauma Center. Perform various testing, such as spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, respiratory muscle forces and impulse oscillometry to help determine the course of treatment, guide medication changes, and clearance for surgery. Provide aerosolized medication, volume expansion, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomy cares and sputum inductions to patients. Educate patients and their family about existing health problems and related therapies, diagnostic tests, oxygen therapy and home equipment. Collaborate with physicians, care team leaders, staff nurses, other caregiving disciplines, and patients/families to develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for each patient.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Care
• Completion of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) education course
• Experience performing spirometry
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire
• BLS/CPR Certified Upon Hire
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) within 1 Year
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) within 2 Yrs

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Experience performing pulmonary function testing beyond spirometry
• ACLS Certified
• National Asthma Educator certification

Responsibilities

• Perform various testing, such as spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, respiratory muscle forces and impulse oscillometry to help determine the course of treatment, guide medication changes, and clearance for surgery.
• Provide aerosolized medication, volume expansion, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomy cares and sputum inductions to patients.
• Educate patients and their family about existing health problems and related therapies, diagnostic tests, oxygen therapy and home equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, care team leaders, staff nurses, other caregiving disciplines, and patients/families to develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for each patient.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed