Respiratory Therapist - 0.5-0.9 FTE

Prairie Ridge Health; Town of Columbus (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie Ridge Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the department. This 0.5-0.9 FTE role involves assessing patients, planning and delivering respiratory care, and evaluating outcomes.

The RT will perform pulmonary function tests, sleep oximetry, and EKG services, while educating patients, families, and staff about respiratory conditions. Required qualifications include an associate degree, RRT credential, Wisconsin license, CPR, with ACLS preferred and NRP within a year of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with Wisconsin licensure.
• CPR certification; ACLS preferred; NRP within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments to gather data on respiratory care needs.
• Develop and implement plan of care; provide treatment and diagnostics.
• Perform pulmonary function testing, sleep oximetry, and EKG services.
• Educate patients, families, and staff about respiratory care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Respiratory procedures

Pulmonary testing

Sleep oximetry

EKG services

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Wisconsin license

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification preferred

NRP within one year

Job description

Description

PRHis looking for a team member to join our Respiratory Therapy Department in the role of Registered Respiratory Therapist.This positionis a 0.5-0.9 FTE, based on candidate preference and will be responsible for performing assessments designed to gather data relevant to the patients individual respiratory care needs, developing a plan of care, implementing the plan, providing treatment and diagnostic services, organizing care, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the treatment/care provided......

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing assessments designed to gather data relevant to the patients individual respiratory care needs, developing a plan of care, implementing the plan, providing treatment and diagnostic services, organizing care, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the treatment/care provided. The Respiratory Therapist performs pulmonary function testing, sleep oximetry testing, EKG services and a variety of other services. The Respiratory Therapist is also responsible for patient, family, and staff education as it relates to patient’s pulmonary condition.

Education Requirements/Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Valid license in these state of Wisconsin
• CPR Certification
• ACLS Certification preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) or obtained within one year of hire

FTE: 0.5-0.9 (20-36 hours per week)
Shift: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
On call:1-2 overnight weekly (3:30pm-7am), every third-fourth weekend (7am-7am) depending on staffing and rotating holidays. There is a one hour response time for call.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Neonatal Resus Pgrm

Preferred

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