Regional Float Respiratory Therapist: Elevate Patient Care

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension Milwaukee is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide advanced respiratory care, assess patients, and develop individualized care plans. You will implement, monitor, and document care and equipment, evaluating outcomes to ensure effectiveness. You will respond to all emergency resuscitation team calls.

Join a mission-driven health system that emphasizes compassionate patient care and ongoing professional development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date; American Heart Association or Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed by state board (WI) prior to hire.
• ALS preferred; Pediatric ALS preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care modalities and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess and plan appropriate treatment type and frequency for each patient.
• Implement and monitor care plans and equipment; document changes.
• Evaluate treatments based on outcomes to ensure effectiveness.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care plan implementation

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

Associate's/Technical degree

High school diploma or equivalent with experience

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Ventilators

Pulse oximetry

Job description

Ascension Milwaukee is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide advanced respiratory care, assess patients, and develop individualized care plans. You will implement, monitor, and document care and equipment, evaluating outcomes to ensure effectiveness. You will respond to all emergency resuscitation team calls.

Join a mission-driven health system that emphasizes compassionate patient care and ongoing professional development within a collaborative team.