Respiratory Therapist - Graduate (May 2026 new grads)

Children's Hospital and Health System • Milwaukee, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ The Respiratory Therapist will provide quality respiratory care to patients from the neonate to the adult and families in accordance with established policies and procedures. If a new graduate, will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. The Respiratory Therapist - graduate will take the skills, knowledge and clinical experience gained in school to work directly with a preceptor to build competencies in respiratory equipment, treatments, and patient assessment to provide the best and safest care to patients in the hospital setting.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with a minimum of an Associate's Degree is required. (students anticipating MAY 2026 graduation may apply now for consideration)
• Must produce proof of passing the NBRC credentialing exam at minimum of CRT level prior to starting in position and have a Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of Wisconsin in process.
• Possesses rudimentary assessment and basic analytical skills in order to perform limited patient observations.
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required within 30 days of hire.
• Requires interpersonal skills which involve collaborating with peers, supervisors and medical staff.
• Understands role of performing delegated tasks.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to eighty percent of work time when performing job assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in hospital or home care is preferred.
• Prefer experience with computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality respiratory care to patients from the neonate to the adult and families in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Work directly with a preceptor to build competencies in respiratory equipment, treatments, and patient assessment to provide the best and safest care to patients in the hospital setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• For Night shift roles - a special Night pay premium $ in addition to standard shift differentials.
• Plus Sign-on Bonus Eligible
• Clinical & Professional Career Development Program

What This Job Offers

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