Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights - 15K Sign-on bonus
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist works at a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU care to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The role focuses on ventilator management, airway maintenance, pulmonary assessment, and ventilator weaning, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and recovery goals. Respiratory Therapists provide compassionate care to patients during vulnerable and painful moments. This is a full-time night position, scheduled 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, at SSH-Milwaukee-West Allis. Compensation is $35.50–$47.78 per hour, with night and weekend shift differentials, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus. The employer offers an extensive orientation program, career development opportunities, and benefits for eligible full-time team members.
Requirements
- Possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
- Provide proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma preferred, or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
- Possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the start date.
- Hold current state licensure.
- Obtain ACLS within six months of hire. Agency Respiratory Therapists must have ACLS by their first shift; PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of related experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and use RT-driven protocols to liberate patients from mechanical ventilation and adjust treatment plans within scope.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Perform bronchoscopies.
- Perform arterial blood gas procedures.
- Promote continuous quality improvement.
- Teach and counsel patients and families.
Benefits
- Extensive Respiratory Therapist orientation program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Continuing education.
- Clinical ladder program.
- Student debt benefit program.
- Generous paid time off for full-time team members.
- Medical and prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members.
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Life and disability protection for full-time team members.
- $15,000 sign-on bonus.
- Night and weekend shift differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
