Respiratory Therapist

BLACK RIVER HEALTH INC • Black River Falls, WI

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our Respiratory Department. Black River Health has immediate openings for a Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapist plans and provides comprehensive patient care, manages available nursing resources, and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to provide quality, cost-effective patient care. Part-time, Night Shift; 60 hours per pay period, with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation, benefited.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care required
• Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with one year to complete Registry exam
• BLS upon hire
• NRP certification within 3 months of hire
• ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the state of Wisconsin

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical evaluation and assessment of all age groups of patients served by the facility including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Evaluates patient assessments and responses to interventions and takes appropriate action according to established standards.
• Participates in patient and family education as evidenced by teaching documentation on appropriate forms.
• Initiates effective discharge and referral plans on admission utilizing appropriate hospital and community resources.
• Maintains knowledge and competency in respiratory therapy for all ages of patients, including, but not limited to ventilators, noninvasive ventilation, CPAP, and other respiratory modalities.

What This Job Offers

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