Registered Respiratory Therapist

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center in Greendale, Wisconsin, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess patients and families, plan care, and implement respiratory care standards. Candidates must either have an Associate’s degree with relevant experience for RT I or a Bachelor’s degree for RT II, along with RT License.

The position offers a full-time rotating shift and the opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of related work experience for RT I; 2+ years for RT II.
• RT License is required, and must be a Registered RT.
• Graduate of a CoARC-approved respiratory care program.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and recognize deviations in physical and emotional status.
• Plan and prioritize care to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team for patient care standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Technical skill competence

Critical thinking

Evidence-based practice

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Assess patients, clients, and families and recognize normal parameters, deviations, and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental, and behavioral status as it relates to cardio‑pulmonary needs using a family‑centered approach to care. Plan and prioritize care to meet patient, client, and family needs. Collect clinical data, utilize decision trees and guidelines, match formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions. Demonstrate clinical judgment and technical skill competence for patient, client, and family care in accordance with CCHMC policies, procedures, and standards. Document care in compliance with established practices. Identify goals and outcomes for health. Direct interventions toward goal attainment related to cardio‑pulmonary health. Evaluate effectiveness of care. Use critical thinking to make appropriate care decisions and coordinate with the healthcare team. Implement patient care standards and access procedures. Facilitate patient and family learning with structured education based on the Plan of Care. Collaborate with the healthcare team by representing patient and family needs, supporting ethical considerations, and contributing to interdisciplinary meetings, rounds, and shared governance activities. Apply evidence‑based practice and research to respiratory care, integrating theoretical knowledge with practice for infant, child, adolescent, and adult patients. Demonstrate competence in respiratory care skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and prioritization. Seek professional growth and further education as needed.

Job Qualifications

• RT I: Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent, 0+ years of related work experience, RT License, Registered RT, Graduate of a CoARC‑approved respiratory care program.
• RT II: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years of related work experience, RT License, Registered RT.
• Primary Location: Location A.
• Shift: Full time, rotating.
• Department: Respiratory Care.
• Employee Status: Regular FTE.
• Weekly Hours: 36.
• FTE: 0.9.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.