Respiratory Therapist Float

TieTalent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,705 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus of $10,000

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Float in Madison, WI. Responsibilities include assessing patients, providing specialized respiratory care, and educating families. Candidates must have an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and BLS certification. This full-time position offers competitive pay starting at $31/hour and a generous sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS and willing to obtain ACLS, NRP, and PALS.
• State licenses as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient for type and frequency of treatment.
• Provide respiratory care services per physician's orders.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate findings.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Respiratory Care

Emergency response

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Overview

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Location: WI-SSM Health St. Mary\'s Hospital - Madison

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: Full Time, Variable Shift
• Starting Pay: $31+, Plus $8.00 Float Premium
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000.00, Speak with a Recruiter for Details
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Must have BLS and Willing to Obtain ACLS, NRP, and PALS
• Must be Willing to Float to All SSM Health Locations
• Location: SSM Health St. Mary\'s Hospital - Madison

Job Summary

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate’s Degree in a Respiratory Therapy or equivalent years of experience and education.

Experience

• No experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Required Licenses and Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
• And
• Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Or
• Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Or
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Variable Shift

Job Type

Employee

Department

4302000007 Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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