RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

Aspirus, Inc; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program for employees and our

Job summary

Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our Respiratory Therapy team. Provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy under medical direction for adult and geriatric patients.

The role includes mentoring and an extended orientation; eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Hours are 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks) from 6:30pm to 7:00am.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols.
• Ability to train staff, students, and the public regarding respiratory care.
• Provide respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients with age-appropriate adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy under medical direction.
• Interpret patient information and tailor treatment to age-related needs.
• Assist in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public.

Skills

Knowledge of respiratory care

Mentorship/orientation training

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or registry eligible

BLS certification

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI is seeking a RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER to join our RESPIRATORY THERAPY team!

The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments. Assists in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public regarding respiratory disease and care. Provides respiratory care to adult, and geriatric patients. Interprets patient information and understands treatment needs depending on the age of patients under care. Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development, and intellectual/language development.

• We offer mentorship and an extended orientation program to ensure that you are comfortable working independently.
• This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus!

HOURS: .6 FTE/48 hours every two weeks working 6:30pm-7:00am

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols normally acquired through graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an associate degree.
• An active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Registered RRT by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or registry eligible and obtained within one year of hire.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics has been dedicated to providing the highest level of care to Portage and the surrounding communities for over 100 years. We are proud to deliver a comprehensive list of high-quality services and programs to patients, close to home. Our state‑of‑the‑art hospital and clinic are home to the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Surgery, Family Practice Physicians, Dialysis, Diagnostics, Laboratory, Birthing Center and more for all of a family's needs. On the Portage Campus you will also find the Tivoli Community, a welcoming and modern Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). New in 2016, The Wellness Center, located between the hospital and Tivoli, is the home of La Vita, a medically integrated fitness center. Aspirus Divine Savior also offers two regional clinic locations: The Portage Clinic and Oxford Clinic. To learn more about Portage click the following link: Portage, WI

Our Mission

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health

is a nonprofit, community‑directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Credentials

Essential

• RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
• NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM
• ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
• CPR or BLS