Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — $20K Sign-On, Nights

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 0.9 FTE night shift position. You will operate specialized ventilators, apply respiratory therapies, and assist physicians with bedside procedures while delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities include educating patients, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with care teams to ensure safety and quality across departments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care is required.
• RCP license in the practicing state; NBRC credentials (RRT) within 12 months OR CRT if credentialed before 2023.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Uses respiratory care processes to assess patients and provides therapies per orders.
• Operates ventilators and assists physicians with bedside procedures.
• Delivers medications and therapies per physician order or protocols.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment; ensures patient safety and equipment function.
• Educates patients on purpose, technique, and self-care; collaborates with departments for patient management.
• Precepts new teammates and students; demonstrates growth and development considerations across age groups.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 0.9 FTE night shift position. You will operate specialized ventilators, apply respiratory therapies, and assist physicians with bedside procedures while delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities include educating patients, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with care teams to ensure safety and quality across departments.