Respiratory Therapist

AARC; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AARC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an entry‑level Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP 1) to provide professional respiratory care across age groups in acute and critical care areas. Under the Pulmonary Services Leadership, you will perform assessments and procedures as outlined in the RCP I scope, developing critical thinking and clinical skills.

Required: associate degree in Respiratory Care; Wisconsin license; BLS; NBRC RRT within 12 months; ACLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program is required.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC is required within 12 months of hire.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire.
• Licensure preferred: AARC and WSRC membership; advanced certification with crisis de-escalation, HazMat, or special pathogens is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional respiratory care to patients in acute and critical care areas.
• Perform respiratory assessments and procedures as defined in the RCP I scope.
• Work under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

NBRC RRT Certification

BLS (AHA) Certification

ACLS (AHA) Certification

Job description

What do people say about us….

• Clear sense of purpose\" and meaningful work


• Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships


• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and advance their careers


• Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development


• Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.


• No Force Mandating

Schedule: We have different areas and hours open. Once you apply, we will match departments to your interests.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 1 is an entry-level RCP. The RCP 1 demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups. The RCP 1 performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas. The RCP 1 demonstrates competency as outlined in the RCP I COT. The RCP 1 focuses on developing critical thinking skills. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.

RequirementsAn

Associate Degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred.

State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required within 12 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire.

LICENSURE PREFERRED: American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) membership is preferred. Advanced certification with crisis de-escalation (MANDT), Hospital HazMat, or special pathogens is preferred.