Respiratory Practitioner

Ascension; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Counseling services

Parental leave

Legal & pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a part-time night shift at our Mequon, WI facility. You will design and implement personalized respiratory care plans, monitor patient progress, and lead rapid response efforts in emergencies.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, equipment readiness, and collaboration within the Respiratory Therapy department to ensure high-quality care and smooth operations.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 Month (30 days) of hire 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 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.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design personalized respiratory care plans, utilizing advanced clinical modalities to ensure every patient receives targeted, effective treatment tailored to their specific diagnosis.
• Monitor patient progress and clinical outcomes continuously, proactively adjusting treatment interventions and medication administration to ensure patient stability and recovery.
• Lead rapid response efforts during cardiopulmonary emergencies, delivering critical, life-saving interventions as an active member of the resuscitation team to stabilize acute patient crises.
• Empower patients and families by providing clear, compassionate education on their health conditions, fostering the confidence and clarity needed for a successful transition to self-management.
• Ensure seamless clinical operations by maintaining the precision, cleanliness, and readiness of all respiratory equipment, guaranteeing immediate availability for every patient’s needs.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Mequon, WI
• Facility: Columbia St. Mary - Ozaukee
• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: Night Shift | Part-time

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Design personalized respiratory care plans, utilizing advanced clinical modalities to ensure every patient receives targeted, effective treatment tailored to their specific diagnosis.
• Monitor patient progress and clinical outcomes continuously, proactively adjusting treatment interventions and medication administration to ensure patient stability and recovery.
• Lead rapid response efforts during cardiopulmonary emergencies, delivering critical, life-saving interventions as an active member of the resuscitation team to stabilize acute patient crises.
• Empower patients and families by providing clear, compassionate education on their health conditions, fostering the confidence and clarity needed for a successful transition to self-management.
• Ensure seamless clinical operations by maintaining the precision, cleanliness, and readiness of all respiratory equipment, guaranteeing immediate availability for every patientâs needs.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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.

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