Respiratory Care Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension seeks a Respiratory Therapist at Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee,WI. Night shift, full-time, on-site. You will assess patients, implement care plans, monitor status, and educate families while managing respiratory equipment and inventory.

Join a team focused on comprehensive care, supportive services, and ongoing professional development within Ascension’s network.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential issued by the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.
• ALS and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs to develop and adjust comprehensive respiratory care plans.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to emergencies.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and available resources.
• Manage calibration, sterilization, and inventory of respiratory equipment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient monitoring

Education & patient support

Equipment & inventory management

Education

BLS Provider certification

Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

• Locations 2301 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, US (On-site)

Benefits Statement

• 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

Job Description

• Facility : Columbia St. Mary’s
• 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 qualifications 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.