RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PRN

Aspirus • Woodruff, WI

49d

About The Position

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. Aspirus Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI is seeking a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST to join our Northern WI team! Could offer coverage in Eagle River, Rhinelander, and Tomahawk, as well! 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. HOURS: PRN ROLE; hours available as needed/able to work

Requirements

• Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols normally acquired through graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees