Respiratory Therapist - Day/Night, 12-Hour Shifts

Aspirus, Inc; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program for employees and

Full benefits packages for part- and

Job summary

Aspirus Merrill Hospital in Merrill, WI seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary care under medical direction. The role supports patients across ages with 12-hour shifts, day/night rotation, and every third weekend as a full-time (.9 FTE).

The position emphasizes monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy, with opportunities to educate staff and contribute to outcomes in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an associate degree.
• Bachelor's degree in respiratory care or biological sciences is beneficial.
• One year of critical care experience and experience in pulmonary function or cardiopulmonary lab beneficial.
• Active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Registered RRT by NBRC, or registry eligible and obtained within one year of hire.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification at time of hire or within 6 months for NICU roles beneficial.
• Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy under medical direction.
• Assist in orientation and training of staff, students, and the public.
• Deliver respiratory care to patients of all ages including neonates to geriatric.
• Interpret patient information and adapt treatment to age-related needs.
• Demonstrate awareness of age-specific development in care.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS beneficial

Electrocardiography

Arterial monitoring

EMT beneficial

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or Biological Sciences (beneficial)

Tools

RRT credential

Wisconsin licensure

Job description

Aspirus Merrill Hospital in Merrill, WI seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary care under medical direction. The role supports patients across ages with 12-hour shifts, day/night rotation, and every third weekend as a full-time (.9 FTE).

The position emphasizes monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy, with opportunities to educate staff and contribute to outcomes in a community hospital setting.