Night Respiratory Therapist for Critical Care & Ventilators

Aurora Health Care; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 45,529 - 68,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness

Sign-on Bonus

Shift Differentials

401(k) company contribution and match

Yearly merit increases

Job summary

Aurora Health Care’s Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care in night shifts. The role involves using respiratory therapy procedures, operating ventilators, and collaborating with physicians and care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The position requires an associate degree in respiratory care, RCP licensure, and NBRC credentials. Training includes patient education, clinical problem solving, and adherence to safety protocols in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.
• No experience required.
• Licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and NBRC credentials within specified timelines.
• BLS certification required for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Uses respiratory therapy processes to assess patients and correlate blood gases and vital values.
• Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
• Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician orders.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment and ensures proper functionality.

Skills

Respiratory therapy processes

Ventilator operation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Tools

Ventilators

Electronic medical records

Job description

Aurora Health Care’s Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care in night shifts. The role involves using respiratory therapy procedures, operating ventilators, and collaborating with physicians and care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The position requires an associate degree in respiratory care, RCP licensure, and NBRC credentials. Training includes patient education, clinical problem solving, and adherence to safety protocols in a dynamic