Respiratory Therapist II - OPT

Froedtert•West Bend, WI

47d

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2 is highly proficient in managing and delivering respiratory care. The practitioner performs respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups, providing care in acute-care and critical-care areas. The role requires critical thinking and mastery of clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT. The RCP 2 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 includes four 12-hour shifts per six-week schedule and one assigned holiday per year. The employee must be able to work days and nights and cross-train to FMFH within 12 months of hire. The position is listed at 0.1 FTE, with a bonus of up to $2,500.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience.
Demonstrate RCP II competency within 6 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 this role before 7/1/21, 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 6 months of hire for CHD only.
Must be able to work days and nights.
Must work four 12-hour shifts per six-week schedule and one assigned holiday per year.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 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 in acute-care and critical-care areas.
Demonstrate critical thinking and mastery of clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT.
Precept students on rotation.
Exhibit leadership skills 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.
Cross-train to FMFH within 12 months of hire.