RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - DAYS

Aspirus; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO from day one

Retirement plan with match

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, Wisconsin is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team. This role provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics and therapy to adolescents, adults and geriatrics under medical direction.

The ideal candidate will hold an AMA-approved associate degree, Wisconsin license, RRT credential or registry eligible, and BLS. We offer comprehensive benefits, PTO from day one, and a supportive learning environment in a

Qualifications

• Graduation from AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an associate degree.
• Active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• RRT by NBRC or registry eligible within one year of hire.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics and therapy under medical direction.
• Assists in orientation and education of staff, students and public regarding respiratory care.
• Delivers care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and interprets patient data to determine treatment needs.
• Ensures care adapts to age-related needs across development and care settings.

Skills

Respiratory care standards

Wisconsin license

RRT

BLS certification

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

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 Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, WI is seeking a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST to join our RESPIRATORY THERAPY team!

• Soon to be Respiratory Therapy Graduates are encouraged to apply to lock in your future!
• We offer an extended training period to ensure you're comfortable, offer care to both IP and OP, along with PFT lab and a variety of care is offered to allow you to work at the top of your field!
• Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital is the "hub" in the North and treats cases that other sites many not be able to solve.
• Enjoy working at a hospital that offers constant patient flow along with gorgeous views of the Northwoods!

The Respiratory Therapist 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.

HOURS: .9 FTE/72 hours every two weeks working day shift hours 7am-7pm includes every other weekend along with holiday rotation

• 7 shifts on/7 shifts off

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols 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

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 Rhinelander Hospital campus offers the best in health care services, including advanced medical imaging, high-tech surgical services a state-of-the-art birthing center, comprehensive women's health services and 13,000 square-foot cancer center equipped with the latest technology, rivaling those of hospitals located in major cities. We provide direct access to primary and specialty care, meaning patients in Wisconsin's Northwoods don't have to travel to receive world-class care. To learn more about Rhinelander click the following link: Rhinelander, 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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Credentials

Essential

• * CPR or BLS
• * RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER