Respiratory Therapist (RT) - NICU & Adults

American Addiction Centers • Milwaukee, WI

86d • $32 - $48

About The Position

This is a full-time position at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in the Respiratory Therapy Services department, focusing on Level III NICU and Adult care. The role requires working 36 hours per week, with every third weekend and holiday rotation, along with call expectations. The pay range for this position is between $32.45 and $48.70 per hour, and there is a sign-on bonus available. Additionally, candidates may be eligible for a loan forgiveness program of up to $20,000.

Requirements

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills, use of e-mail and electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Uses respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patients utilizing various skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes.
• Identifies and addresses the special needs of patient populations specific to department services.
• Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
• Assists physicians with bedside or other procedures as applicable to the facility.
• Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient-driven respiratory protocols.
• Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment as necessary and identifies the need for service and/or repair.
• Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
• Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
• Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm.
• Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner.
• Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students.

Benefits

• Shift differentials for PM, Nights, Weekends.
• 401(k) company contribution: 3% of your eligible annual salary AND 401(k) employer match: Dollar for dollar match up to 3%.
• Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees