RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

403(b) retirement plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Milwaukee is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2 to manage and deliver respiratory care across all patient demographics. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience and a relevant associate degree. You will work on-site, providing critical respiratory services and precepting students as needed. Competitive benefits include paid time off, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing respiratory care.
• Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver respiratory care across patient populations.
• Administer respiratory care procedures in acute and critical areas.
• Precept students and act as lead therapist when needed.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Associate degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Apply Early: 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.

Location: US: WI: MILWAUKEE at froedtert hospital. This position is on-site.

FTE: 0.9, Standard Hours: 36, Shift: 0600-1830, 3 days per week with Saturday and Sunday, floating weekday, holiday rotation required, weekend differential 15%, one weekend off per quarter.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2 is highly proficient in managing and delivering respiratory care. Demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures across all patient populations and age groups. Performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures in acute and critical care areas. Exhibits critical thinking skills and master clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT. Precepts students on rotation and acts as lead therapist when needed. Under the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience and ability to demonstrate RCP II competency within 6 months of hire/transfer into role.
• Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital setting providing respiratory care.

Education

• Associate degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Special Skills

• Critical thinking skills.

Licensure

• State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) accepted for incumbents prior to 7/1/21.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or equivalent is required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.
• Advanced specialty credential from the NBRC or Asthma Educator Certification (AE-C) from NAECB is preferred.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity – 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 work life benefits

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at 262‑439‑1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.