Respiratory Therapist

Ascension Healthcare; Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Respiratory Care professionals to join their team. This role involves evaluating and caring for patients with respiratory issues, implementing treatment plans, and educating families about health conditions. With a commitment to compassionate, personalized care, this organization offers a supportive environment for career growth and community impact. Join a team that has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 170 years, where your skills will make a difference in the lives of many.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Required BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from Wisconsin Medical Examining Board required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Care

Emergency Response

Patient Education

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Tools

Respiratory Care Equipment

Job description

Details

+ Sign On Bonus: Sign on bonuses may be available

+ Department: Respiratory Care

+ Schedule: Full time 36 hrs week; 6:00pm to 630am with rotating weekends and holidays

+ Hospital: Elmbrook Memorial Hospital

+ Location: Brookfield, WI

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

1. Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
2. Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
3. Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
4. Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
5. Assist with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participate in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Process equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
6. Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
3. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
4. Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
5. Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

Education:

1. 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.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.