Respiratory Therapist (RT) Casual

Advocate Health • Oshkosh, WI

10d • $33 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care and supports patient assessment using pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiographs, hemodynamic and laboratory values, and interpretation of blood gases and electrolytes. The therapist identifies and addresses the needs of patient populations served by the department, operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings, assists physicians with procedures, and provides ordered medication treatments and respiratory therapies.

The role includes maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, educating patients about therapy and disease management, and collaborating with physicians and other departments to solve clinical problems. Under physician direction, the therapist adapts to policies and procedures across assigned service areas and performs duties required by the assignment. The therapist communicates effectively, provides accurate patient handoffs, promotes patient safety, and teaches or precepts new teammates, orientees, and students. Care must be appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.

This is a casual, part-time Pool A position at Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh. The schedule is two 12-hour shifts per six-week schedule, with day or night shifts (6 a.m.–6:30 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6:30 a.m.) and one holiday per year. The listed pay range is $33.05–$49.60 per hour, including the Pool A differential.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with at least an associate degree.
• Hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Hold an active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC within 12 months, or an active NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential received before January 1, 2023.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions related to patient care and equipment use.
• Proficient computer skills, including use of email and electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, teammates, and physicians; take initiative; and collaborate with others.
• Time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize amid frequent interruptions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from knee to waist and occasionally from floor to waist; lift and carry 40 pounds at waist height; lift 20 pounds from waist to overhead; and push or pull with 30 pounds of force occasionally over long distances.
• Ability to perform a stand-pivot transfer from bed to chair and, with a second person, slide-transfer a 150-pound person on a sheet across two feet.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job and use safe body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using respiratory therapy processes, including pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiographs, hemodynamic and laboratory values, and blood gas and electrolyte results.
• Identify and address the needs of patient populations served by the department.
• Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings and assist physicians with procedures as applicable.
• Provide medication treatments and therapies according to physician orders and prescribed patient-driven respiratory protocols.
• Clean, maintain, and verify the functionality of equipment; troubleshoot equipment and identify service or repair needs.
• Educate and instruct patients on therapy purpose, technique, self-care, goals, and disease management.
• Collaborate with other departments and facilitate clinical problem solving and education on patient management.
• Follow applicable policies and procedures across assigned service areas and perform duties or special tasks required by the assignment.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and deliver clear, timely, accurate patient handoffs.
• Promote patient safety, report safety events and near misses, identify potential safety issues, and assist with corrective actions.
• Teach, educate, and precept new teammates, orientees, and students.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
• Operate necessary equipment and use safe body mechanics when performing physical duties.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave, subject to eligibility.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay may be available based on the position.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree