Respiratory Therapist - PT Nights

Froedtert•Menomonee Falls, WI

47d

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 1 is an entry-level practitioner who demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for patients of all populations and age groups. The RCP 1 administers respiratory care procedures as a healthcare professional in acute care and critical care areas and demonstrates competency as outlined in the RCP I COT. The role focuses on developing critical-thinking skills. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, the practitioner provides professional respiratory care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The schedule is two 12-hour night shifts per week, 1800–0630, with holidays rotated at two per year and work every sixth weekend. The position is 0.6 FTE. 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.
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 of 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 in crisis de-escalation (MANDT), Hospital HazMat, or special pathogens.
For CHD only: Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

Perform respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups.
Administer respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas.
Demonstrate competencies outlined in the RCP I COT and develop critical-thinking skills.
Provide professional respiratory care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team.