RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Aspirus, Inc

Town of Wausau (WI)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team. This role provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy services under medical direction to patients across care environments.

Responsibilities include assisting in orientation and training of staff, students and the public, caring for adolescent to geriatric patients, interpreting information and tailoring treatments by age, and contributing to a

Qualifications

Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols.
Active Wisconsin state license required.
RRT certification or registry eligibility within 1 year of hire.
BLS certification required or obtained within 90 days.
NRP certification beneficial for NICU assignment.
ACLS/PALS beneficial; advanced cardiac life support knowledge valued.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy under medical direction.
Assist in orientation and training of staff, students, and the public.
Care for adolescent through geriatric patients with age-appropriate considerations.
Interpret patient data and tailor treatment plans to age-related needs.

Skills

Respiratory care protocols

Cardiopulmonary monitoring

Patient care (adolescent to geriatric)

Education

AMA approved school of Respiratory Care (associate degree)

Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC or registry eligible

BLS certification

Neo-natal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification beneficial

ACLS certification beneficial

EMT experience beneficial

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.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST to join our RESPIRATORY THERAPY 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 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.

This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!

HOURS: .6 FTE/48 hours every two weeks working nights, 6:30pm-7:00am

Experience/Qualifications

Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols is 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
Neo-natal Resuscitation Program certification at time of hire or obtained within 6 months of employment for all Therapists assigned to NICU beneficial.
Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care, experience with electrocardiography, arterial monitoring, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) beneficial.
ACLS beneficial. Acceptable certification is the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Course or the American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course including a hands-on skills practice session with an AHA ACLS or PALS instructor or by using a voice assisted manikin (VAM) system.

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 Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

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 nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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