Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT, Full-Time

Proforma Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health in Madison, WI seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care services and manage medical equipment for patients. You will assess patients, administer therapies, coordinate care, educate families, and maintain supply safety.

Day shift with on-call rotation. Requires RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and BLS CPR. Lifting up to 50 lbs and equipment handling included.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Valid RRT certification and Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• CPR (BLS) certification.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Administer respiratory therapies per physician orders and departmental guidelines.
• Coordinate and evaluate care plans, monitor patient progress, and communicate with healthcare team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use and maintenance, troubleshooting issues.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring safety standards are met.
• Perform related duties as assigned in a safe and alert manner.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Education

Collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

RRT certification

Respiratory Care Practitioner license

CPR (BLS) certification

Job description

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for providing respiratory care services and medical equipment to patients.

Key Duties Include

• Assessing patients to develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnoses.
• Administering respiratory therapies following physician orders and departmental guidelines.
• Coordinating and evaluating care plans, monitoring patient progress, and communicating with healthcare team members.
• Educating patients and caregivers on equipment use and maintenance, troubleshooting issues.
• Maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring safety standards are met.
• Performing related duties as assigned in a safe and alert manner.

Qualifications And Skills

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Valid Respiratory Therapist certification (RRT) and Respiratory Care Practitioner license applicable to the state.
• CPR (BLS) certification.
• Strong communication skills, ability to assess, educate, and collaborate effectively.
• Physical ability for standing, walking, lifting, and equipment handling.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, motor vehicle insurance, and clean driving record.
• Ability to perform physical activities including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, and moving patients.

Work environment:

Day shift with on-call rotation, ensuring safe and attentive patient care.