Respiratory Therapist - PT Nights

Froedtert•Menomonee Falls, WI

13d

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 1 is an entry-level role providing professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team. The practitioner performs respiratory assessments and procedures for patients of all populations and age groups in acute care and critical care areas, and demonstrates competencies outlined in the RCP I COT. The role focuses on developing critical-thinking skills. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, 1800–0630, at 0.9 FTE. The schedule includes two assigned holidays per year and every third weekend as needed. Cross-training at the West Bend hospital location is required. New graduates may be eligible for a bonus of up to $3,000.

Requirements

Successful completion of all clinical rotations for a respiratory therapy program.
Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification, or an AHA-approved equivalent.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care within 18 months of hire.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
For CHD only, American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care and Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care.
Advanced certification with crisis de-escalation (MANDT), Hospital HazMat, or special pathogens.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (CHD only).

Responsibilities

Provide professional respiratory care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team.
Perform respiratory assessments and procedures for patients of all populations and age groups in acute care and critical care areas.
Demonstrate competencies outlined in the RCP I COT.
Develop critical-thinking skills.
Cross-train at the West Bend hospital location.