RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Aspirus, Inc; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, where you will deliver essential respiratory and cardiopulmonary services to patients across various age groups. This role emphasizes collaboration and compassion while ensuring adherence to high standards of care. With a focus on patient monitoring and diagnostics, you'll play a critical role in training staff and enhancing community health. Enjoy a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Make a difference in the lives of patients and contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving health outcomes in the community.

Benefits

Full benefits packages

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program for employees and families

Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory care standards from an AMA approved school.
• Active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients of all ages.
• Assist in orientation training regarding respiratory disease and care.

Skills

Respiratory care standards

Patient monitoring

Diagnostics and therapy services

BLS certification

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Electrocardiography

Arterial monitoring

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

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Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team!

The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments. Assists in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public regarding respiratory disease and care. Provides respiratory care to patients of all ages, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Interprets patient information and understands treatment needs depending on the age of patients under care. Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development, and intellectual/language development.

HOURS: Full Time or .9 FTE, 72 hours every pay period.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols normally acquired through graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an associate degree.
• An active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Registered RRT by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or registry eligible and obtained within one year of hire.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Beneficial Certifications/Memberships

• Neo-natal Resuscitation Program certification at time of hire or obtained within 6 months of employment for all Therapists assigned to NICU.
• Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care, experience with electrocardiography, arterial monitoring, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• ACLS beneficial.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics has been dedicated to providing the highest level of care to Portage and the surrounding communities for over 100 years. We are proud to deliver a comprehensive list of high-quality services and programs to patients, close to home. Our state-of-the-art hospital and clinic is home to the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Surgery, Family Practice Physicians, Dialysis, Diagnostics, Laboratory, Birthing Center and more for all of a family's needs.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:
Essential:
* RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER