Respiratory Therapist II - PT Days

Froedtert•Menomonee Falls, WI

47d

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) II is highly proficient in the management and delivery of respiratory care, including respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups. The role performs respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas and applies critical-thinking skills and the clinical competencies outlined in the RCP II 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. This is a 0.6 FTE days position requiring the therapist to float between FMFH and FWBH. The schedule includes one weekend off per quarter and two holidays per year, assigned on rotation.

Requirements

At least one year of experience, with the 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 for Healthcare Provider (BLS), or an AHA-approved equivalent.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within six months of hire for CHD only.

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 (NAECB).

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver respiratory care to patients.
Perform respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups.
Provide respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas.
Demonstrate critical thinking and the clinical skills outlined in the RCP II COT.
Precept students on rotation.
Demonstrate leadership and act as lead therapist as needed.
Provide professional respiratory care under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Float between FMFH and FWBH.