Respiratory Care Practitioner

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Health in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for night shift, full-time. You will perform clinical assessment, develop care plans, monitor patients, respond to emergencies, and educate families about respiratory care and available resources.

Qualifications include Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure, BLS, and ACLS/PALS preferred. This role offers comprehensive benefits and career growth within Ascension Health.

Qualifications

• Clinical assessment and planning for respiratory care.
• Monitoring patient conditions and emergency response within the medical team.
• Educating patients and families on health conditions and community resources.
• Overseeing calibration, sterilization, and maintenance of respiratory equipment; managing inventory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs based on diagnosis to develop and adjust comprehensive care plans and advanced respiratory modalities.
• Continuously monitor patient conditions and communicate status updates to the medical team; respond to emergencies.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, medications, and community resources.
• Oversee calibration, sterilization, and maintenance of respiratory equipment; manage departmental inventory.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient monitoring

Education & support

Equipment & inventory management

Education

Associate's degree/Technical degree

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location : Milwaukee, WI




• Facility : Columbia St. Maryâs




• Department : Respiratory Therapy




• Schedule : Night Shift l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Assessment & Planning: Evaluate patient needs based on diagnosis to develop, implement, and adjust comprehensive care plans and advanced respiratory modalities.




• Patient Monitoring & Emergency Response: Continuously monitor and record patient conditions, communicate status updates to the medical team, and respond to emergency resuscitation calls.




• Education & Support: Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medication administration, and the use of community support programs or available resources.




• Equipment & Inventory Management: Oversee the calibration, sterilization, and maintenance of all respiratory equipment while managing departmental inventory and supply levels.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.




• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.




• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.




• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.




• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options




• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance




• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays




• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning




• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources




• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits




• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 30.62

Max Salary 42.69