Respiratory Therapist (Charge)

Health Marketing; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing in Milwaukee, WI seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide care in critical and non-critical settings. You will assess respiratory status, operate ventilators, administer medications, and educate patients and families.

You will maintain equipment, collaborate with physicians and care teams, support patient safety, and mentor new staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed RT with Wisconsin state licensure.
• Experience in critical and non-critical care settings preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct respiratory assessments and monitor patient response
• Operate, troubleshoot, and manage ventilators and related therapies
• Administer respiratory medications and prescribed treatments
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care needs
• Maintain, clean, and ensure proper functioning of respiratory equipment
• Assist with clinical decision-making to enhance patient safety
• Mentor and teach new teammates, students, and orienting staff

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Education & training

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Tools

Ventilators

Critical care equipment

Job description

Provide respiratory care for patients in both critical and non-critical care settings. Responsibilities include assessing patients’ respiratory status, operating and managing ventilators, administering medication treatments, and delivering patient education. Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation. Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to support clinical problem-solving, patient safety, and effective treatment plans.Key duties

• Conduct respiratory assessments and monitor patient response
• Operate, troubleshoot, and manage ventilators and related therapies
• Administer respiratory medications and perform prescribed treatments
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care needs
• Maintain, clean, and ensure proper functioning of respiratory equipment
• Assist with clinical decision-making to enhance patient safety
• Mentor and teach new teammates, students, and orienting staff