RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

Froedtert Health; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement plan - 403b

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Froedtert Health is seeking an entry-level Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP 1) in West Bend, Wisconsin. This role involves administering respiratory care procedures for all patient populations in acute and critical care settings. Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care and complete AHA certifications within specified timeframes. The position offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off, career growth opportunities, and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of all clinical rotations for respiratory therapy program is required.
• State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with hospital policies.
• Administer respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas.
• Demonstrate competency as outlined in the RCP I COT.

Skills

Respiratory assessments

Critical thinking skills

Education

Associate Degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program

Bachelor degree

Job description

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Location

US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.

Job Type

This job is ON - SITE.

Employment Details

FTE: 0.600000

Standard Hours: 24.00

Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: Two 12 hour shifts per week. Every 3rd weekend. 2 holidays per year. Must be cross‑trained to FMFH within 1 year of hire.

Job Summary

Sign‑on Bonus Available! The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 1 is an entry‑level RCP. The RCP 1 demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups. The RCP 1 performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas. The RCP 1 demonstrates competency as outlined in the RCP I COT. The RCP 1 focuses on developing critical‑thinking skills. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures.

Experience

Successful completion of all clinical rotations for respiratory therapy program is required.

Education

Associate Degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required. Bachelor degree is preferred.

Licensure

State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required within 18 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) membership is preferred. Advanced certification with crisis de‑escalation (MANDT), Hospital HazMat, or special pathogens is preferred. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within 6 months of hire (CHD only). Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) preferred (CHD only).

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• 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 other work life benefits available

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 with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.