Night-Shift Respiratory Therapy Lead – Leadership & Growth

Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; Arcadia (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 0.9 FTE night shift with occasional weekend work. The role involves leading respiratory care operations, ventilator management, and closely supporting physicians and patients across care areas.

Required are an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, an RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS/HCA certifications. Prior experience preferred, with strong teamwork and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Licensure: RCP license (state practicing).
• NBRC: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• BLS for Healthcare.
• AHA Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with department leadership to manage operations and patient safety.
• Oversees respiratory therapy day-to-day operations and serves as a clinical resource.
• Operates ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures and prescribed therapies.
• Educates patients on therapy purpose, technique and disease management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 0.9 FTE night shift with occasional weekend work. The role involves leading respiratory care operations, ventilator management, and closely supporting physicians and patients across care areas.

Required are an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, an RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS/HCA certifications. Prior experience preferred, with strong teamwork and safety focus.