Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift

The Richland Hospital, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Wisconsin is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to monitor and assess patients’ respiratory status in multiple departments. The role includes initiating therapeutic procedures and maintaining patient records. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent and state certification. A valid BLS certification within 3 months, ACLS within 6 months, and NRP within 1 year are also required. This position involves various shifts, including weekends and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Certification from the State of Wisconsin in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist status is preferred.
• Valid BLS certification within 3 months, ACLS within 6 months, and NRP within 1 year.
• Valid BLS within 3 months, ACLS within 6 months and NRP within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients' respiratory status in various departments.
• Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Maintain patient records and manage respiratory care equipment.
• Assess, treat, and care for patients from infants to elderly.
• Operate, assemble, check, and manage respiratory care equipment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapeutic procedures

Equipment operation

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent

NBRC Accredited program

State of Wisconsin certification in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred

Tools

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Job description

The Richland Hospital Inc. has a regular full-time, 36 hours per week position available for a Respiratory Therapist. This position will involve an every fourth weekend, holiday and an on‑call rotation. Generally, this position will work 7:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Under the direction of the Manager of Respiratory Care, the Respiratory Therapist monitors and assesses patients’ respiratory status in all areas including special care, medical / surgical and the emergency department plus performing complete pulmonary function testing. The respiratory therapist assesses, treats and cares for patients of all age groups from infants to the elderly. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures, maintains patient records, and selects, assembles, checks and operates equipment.

Minimum requirements:

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or graduate of NBRC Accredited program.
• State of Wisconsin certification in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Valid BLS within 3 months, ACLS within 6 months and NRP within 1 year