Respiratory Care Practitioner

TieTalent; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Milwaukee seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide specialized patient care and develop respiratory treatment plans. Candidates must possess necessary certifications, including BLS and Wisconsin credentials, along with strong patient communication skills. This role offers various benefits and opportunities to impact the community positively.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner from Wisconsin Medical Examining Board needed.
• Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory issues.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Care Plan Development

Emergency Response

Patient Education

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

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Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs
• Assist with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participate in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Process equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls

Requirements

• 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

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer and applicant EEO statements apply. 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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice. Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.