RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT - RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Aspirus•Rhinelander, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, WI is seeking a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT to join our RESPIRATORY THERAPY team! The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments. Assists in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public regarding respiratory disease and care. Provides respiratory care to patients of all ages, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Interprets patient information and understands treatment needs depending on the age of patients under care. Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development and intellectual/language development.

Requirements

Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols normally acquired through graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an Associate Degree.
An active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
Registered RRT by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or registry eligible and obtained within one year of hire.
Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments.
Assists in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public regarding respiratory disease and care.
Provides respiratory care to patients of all ages, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Interprets patient information and understands treatment needs depending on the age of patients under care.
Demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development and intellectual/language development.