Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights

Select Medical • Milwaukee, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. This role focuses heavily on ventilator management, airway maintenance, pulmonary assessment, and ventilator weaning while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes and recovery goals. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Requirements

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and utilizing RT driven protocols to liberate patients from mechanical ventilation and adjust treatment plans within scope.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Bronchoscopies
• Arterial Blood gases
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education
• Clinical ladder program
• Student debt benefit program
• Generous PTO for full-time team members
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability protection for full-time team members
• $15,000 Sign On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree