Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Thedacare • Neenah, WI

38d • Onsite

About The Position

ThedaCare's vision is to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching lives and creating value. The organization aims to deliver higher standards of care, lower costs, and a healthier future for patients, families, communities, and the world. Team members are empowered to be catalysts of change through values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility, supported by opportunities for learning and development, transparent leadership, and work/life balance. The Respiratory Therapist (RRT - Standby) provides best practice, quality respiratory care and education to patients with pulmonary diseases or conditions using a variety of techniques and equipment. This role collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and communicates effectively to support patient outcomes. The therapist ensures patient care meets quality standards established by ThedaCare, the department, and regulatory agencies, and maintains skills and knowledge necessary to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate respiratory care to patients of all ages.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited respiratory care program
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification for healthcare providers
• ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by respective role or facility
• Current State of Wisconsin License Respiratory Care Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, collaborates, and provides individual care through best practices and education to improve or support the patient’s level of health.
• Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards, procedural guidelines, and policies to provide quality patient care.
• Applies knowledge and critical thinking to establish and communicate the plan of care for patients.
• Participates in decreasing barriers, enhancing customer satisfaction, and reducing wastes and/or costs to support ThedaCare’s safety, quality, and financial goals.
• Develops and collaborates with multiple team disciplines to effectively and efficiently provide an exceptional experience for patients, families, and team members.
• Works in a team-based environment during urgent situations involving rapidly changing priorities to achieve the highest quality of patient outcomes.
• Is accountable for accurate, timely documentation and charges using current technology.
• Adapts to a changing healthcare environment.
• Is responsible for individual professional growth and development while serving as an expert in the respiratory field.
• Uses clinical information to facilitate development and implementation of the prescribed plan of care as appropriate.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
• Excellent compensation and benefits
• Continued opportunities for learning and development
• Accessible and transparent leadership
• Commitment to work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees