PRN Respiratory Therapist — Flexible Day/Night Shifts

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This PRN, part-time role supports respiratory care across units with flexible day/night hours.

The position requires an associate degree in respiratory care and current licensure/credentials, with opportunities for skill development and collaboration within a large health system. The role emphasizes safety, patient education, and interdepartmental teamwork, with a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with at least an associate degree.
• Licensure: RCP license in state and NBRC credentials within 12 months or CRT credential.

Responsibilities

• Support patient assessment using pulmonary diagnostics, blood gases, and related data.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings and assist physicians.
• Provide prescribed respiratory therapies and medications.
• Educate patients on therapy goals and self-care.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and report safety issues.
• Collaborate with departments to educate staff on patient management.

Skills

Respiratory care processes

Ventilator operation

Patient education

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

EMR systems

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This PRN, part-time role supports respiratory care across units with flexible day/night hours.

The position requires an associate degree in respiratory care and current licensure/credentials, with opportunities for skill development and collaboration within a large health system. The role emphasizes safety, patient education, and interdepartmental teamwork, with a focus on delivering