RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement plan - 403(b)

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Milwaukee is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to manage and deliver respiratory care in critical care areas. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in respiratory care, an associate degree from an accredited program, and a Wisconsin state license. This is an on-site position with rotating shifts and offers various benefits including paid time off, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in hospital respiratory care.
• Ability to demonstrate RCP II competency within 6 months of hire.
• State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver respiratory care to all patient populations.
• Perform respiratory assessments and procedures.
• Provide leadership and precept students during their rotation.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

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Location, Type, Schedule

Location: Milwaukee, WI at our Froedtert Hospital facility. This job is ON-SITE. FTE: 0.9 (36.0 hours per week). Shift: 3 x 12 hour nights per week, 18:00-06:30. Holidays: Holiday rotation required. Weekends: Every third weekend rotation.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2 is highly proficient in the management and delivery of respiratory care. Demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups. Performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and mastery of clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT. Precepts students on rotation. Exhibits leadership skills and is able to act as lead therapist as needed. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with the hospital\'s policies and procedures.

Experience & Education

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience plus the ability to demonstrate RCP II competency within 6 months of hire/transfer; 3+ years in hospital respiratory care preferred.
• Education: Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program required; Bachelor\'s degree preferred.
• Special Skills: Critical thinking skills required.
• Licensure: State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required. For incumbents prior to 7/1/21, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) accepted in lieu of RRT. BLS required; ACLS required. NBRC advanced specialty credential or AE-C from NAECB preferred.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunities, Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403(b)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values a diverse workforce. For accommodations during application and interview process, contact 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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