Respiratory Therapist

Froedtert • Milwaukee, WI

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist program supports both new graduates and experienced professionals through a structured 12-month RT Residency Program, a defined Clinical Career Ladder, and flexible self-scheduling. The residency helps new therapists transition into professional practice through hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, ongoing education, critical care training, and advanced procedures. Respiratory therapists can progress from RCP I through RCP IV, with opportunities for increased responsibilities, recognition, and compensation as they gain experience, earn advanced credentials, or pursue higher education. The program also emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance.

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a course of study in Respiratory Care is required.
• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with an Associates Degree is required.
• Basic Life Support ( BLS ) is required.
• Staff must produce a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of Wisconsin with in 120 days from date of graduation.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in hospital, home care or skilled nursing facility is preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with Bachelors Degree is preferred.
• Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care ( AARC ) is preferred.
• ACLS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the hospital's objectives, policies and procedures and display the core values of Froedtert under supervision of a licensed RCP.
• Become competent with all equipment, modalities and clinical patient assessments needed to care for patients in the hospital setting.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

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