Charge Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Night Shift | $20K Sign-On

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Respiratory Care team at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the night shift.

You will operate ventilators, administer therapies, monitor patient responses, and support physicians with bedside procedures, under NBRC and state licensure. The role emphasizes patient education, safety, collaboration across departments, and adherence to respiratory care protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required
• RCP license or NBRC credential must be active/within 12 months or prior to 2023 CRT credential
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required
• See site addendum for additional requirements

Responsibilities

• Use respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patients across departments.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings and assist with procedures.
• Provide prescribed respiratory therapies and medications per physician orders.
• Educate patients on therapy purpose, technique, self-care and disease management.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize patient care and safety.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

EMR systems

EHR proficiency

Job description

Advocate Health's Respiratory Care team at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the night shift.

You will operate ventilators, administer therapies, monitor patient responses, and support physicians with bedside procedures, under NBRC and state licensure. The role emphasizes patient education, safety, collaboration across departments, and adherence to respiratory care protocols.