Respiratory Practitioner — Night Shift, Part-Time

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

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.