RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Aspirus•Stevens Point, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital in Stevens Point, WI is seeking a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST to join our RESPIRATORY THERAPY team! The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments. Assists in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public regarding respiratory disease and care. Provides respiratory care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Interprets patient information and understands treatment needs depending on the age of patients under care. Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development, and intellectual/language development.

Requirements

Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols normally acquired through graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an associate degree.
An active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
Registered RRT by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or registry eligible and obtained within one year of hire.
Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments.
Assists in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public regarding respiratory disease and care.
Provides respiratory care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Interprets patient information and understands treatment needs depending on the age of patients under care.
Demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development, and intellectual/language development.