Respiratory Therapist II - Days

Froedtert • Milwaukee, WI

55d

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2 is highly proficient in the management and delivery of respiratory care, including assessments and procedures for patients of all populations and age groups. The role provides respiratory care in acute-care and critical-care areas and requires critical thinking and mastery of the clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT. The practitioner precepts students on rotation, demonstrates leadership, and may act as lead therapist as needed. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, the practitioner provides professional respiratory care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

The schedule is 0600–1830, three days per week, every Saturday and Sunday plus one self-scheduled floating weekday. Holiday rotation is required. This is a weekend program, with an extra 15% differential on Saturdays and Sundays and one weekend off per quarter. The position is 0.9 FTE, with a bonus of up to $15,000.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience.
• Ability to demonstrate RCP II competency within six months of hire or transfer into the role.
• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). For incumbents in the role before July 1, 2021, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is accepted in lieu of RRT.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification or an AHA-approved equivalent.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience providing respiratory care in a hospital setting.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Advanced specialty credential from the NBRC or Asthma Educator Certification (AE-C) from the National Asthma Educator Certification Board.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver respiratory care to patients.
• Perform respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups.
• Provide respiratory care in acute-care and critical-care areas.
• Apply critical thinking and demonstrate clinical competencies outlined in the RCP 2 COT.
• Precept students on rotation.
• Demonstrate leadership and act as lead therapist as needed.
• Provide care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Weekend differential of an extra 15% on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Bonus of up to $15,000.
• Paid time off.
• Career pathways and career tuition assistance.
• Continuing education unit opportunities.
• Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Referral bonuses.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short- and 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.

What This Job Offers

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