Respiratory Care Practitioner Lead (RRT)

SSM Health; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner Lead to oversee assigned staff and lead respiratory care activities on a 32-hour varied schedule.

The role involves ensuring high-quality patient care, guiding day-to-day operations, and collaborating with the department to support staffing needs. Requirements include an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care, two years of experience, and current BLS HCP, NBRC RRT, and state credentials.

Qualifications

• Leads shift operations of respiratory care staff.
• Oversees orientation and training of staff.
• May perform duties of a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Provides initial emergency response when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate assigned activities, resources, and staff.
• Serve as clinical resource and perform duties with staff.
• Monitor progress and ensure policy compliance.
• Oversee staff performance reviews.
• Provide initial emergency response.

Skills

Leadership

Respiratory care

Staff supervision

Emergency response

Policy compliance

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Ventilators

Medical gas systems

ECG monitoring

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work maters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive and inspired to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will b ring comfort, confidence, and expert care to every patient you encounter. While also leading assigned staff in performing activities and tasks in respiratory care. Join our team where your skills are valued and your impact is felt every day.

Department: Respiratory Therapy at St. Mary's Hospital Janesville

Schedule: 32-hour varied-shift Respiratory Care Practitioner Lead role. The schedule will likely consist of a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts, some occasional night shifts with the flexibility to support staffing needs when necessary. The position will also include weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

Job Summary

Leads assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in respiratory care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
• Serves as a technical or clinical resource and performs similar duties with staff.
• Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and/or procedures.
• Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
• May perform the duties of a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Must be able to provide initial assistance for those needing emergency intervention.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• Respiratory Temp Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4302000026 Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.