Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an AMA-accredited program.
• Certified as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the State of Wisconsin.
• Current Wisconsin driver's license, unrestricted.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• More than one year of respiratory therapy experience, ideally in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed respiratory therapy procedures, including mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosolized medication delivery, and bronchial hygiene techniques.
• Transport patients dependent on respiratory support equipment outside of the facility for various appointments.
• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilator and respiratory support equipment; perform routine checks and preventive maintenance.
• Adjust ventilator settings per physician orders and clinical protocols.
• Provide airway clearance treatments such as suctioning, cough assist, percussion, vest therapy, and pulmonary toileting.
• Perform tracheostomy care, including tube changes, cleaning, and monitoring for complications.
• Maintain humidification and oxygen systems to ensure airway patency and comfort.
• Respond promptly to tracheostomy emergencies, including occlusions or dislodgements, following established protocols.
• Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMAR).
• Ensure orders are accurate and updated; maintain checklists and daily logs.
• Educate patients and families on home respiratory care techniques and safety prior to discharge.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and safe transitions.
• Partner with nursing, therapy, and medical staff to coordinate patient care plans.
• Support other departments during high-need times (e.g., assisting during meals, transporting residents, running supplies).
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, providing input on respiratory-related aspects of patient care.
• Provide manual ventilation in the event of equipment failure and assist in resuscitation efforts.
• Maintain readiness to respond to urgent respiratory distress events throughout the facility.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to respiratory therapy students during their clinical rotations at North Central Health Care.
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• PTO
• paid holidays
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• on-site bistro and cafeteria
• pharmacy
• newly updated facility
• life insurance
• accident insurance
• hospital insurance
• employee assistance program
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - hybrid defined benefit plan
• WRS match at 100%