Respiratory Therapist - Graduate

Children's Hospital and Health System; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to apply scientific knowledge and clinical judgment across neonatal through adult patients. You will provide diagnostic, therapeutic and supportive services, participate in resuscitation, and contribute to safe patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This role emphasizes communication with families, teamwork, ongoing education, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies scientific knowledge, technical expertise and theory to practical clinical problems; provides therapeutic, diagnostic and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and families.
• Participates in resuscitative and emergent situations and ensures patient safety and welfare.
• Maintains competency in BLS, C-spine immobilization, Trauma class, NRP and PALS as applicable; communicates and collaborates effectively with the health care team.
• Participates in discharge education and patient/family education to promote wellness and adaptation to illness.

Skills

Respiratory care

Clinical assessment

Team communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centres. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day,

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Responsibilities

• Applies scientific knowledge, technical expertise and theory to practical clinical problems and is often required to exercise clinical judgment. Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families. Actively participates in resuscitative and emergent situations. Functions within professional and hospital standards.
• Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process. Modifies approach and communication to accommodate different developmental levels of children/families with emphasis on allaying fears and explaining procedures and treatments. Demonstrates a commitment to customer service as well as behavior that enhances the image of the department and organization.
• Initiates, performs and maintains Respiratory Care Competencies in accordance with all quality and safety standards. Understands expected outcomes and with that knowledge, determines techniques for ensuring optimal patient care. Demonstrates prioritization, critical-thinking and decision-making skills. Performs tasks as necessary including, but not limited to, orientation, student and staff precepting, and relief charge. Accurately bills for respiratory care modalities. Identifies and responds to emergent/urgent situations while maintaining competency in BLS, C-spine immobilization, Trauma class, NRP and PALS as applicable.
• Participates in the discharge process in a collaborative manner with patients, families and the health care team. Provides and documents education to patients/families to promote wellness, and enhance adaptation to illness, injury, health conditions and/or special health care needs. Participates as an active member of the case management process.
• Acts as a team member and collaborates with the health care team to assure a team approach which provides efficient patient care practices. Communicates and collaborates effectively in a timely manner. Maintains good working relationships with the health care team in solving problems/issues in delivery of services. Provides constructive feedback to peers, resolves conflicts and issues in a timely manner and refers issues to appropriate management as necessary. Keeps supervisor/charge therapist apprised of shift activities and workflow issues. Seeks counsel and or assistance from the RCS Leadership Team and Medical Director when appropriate.
• Responsible for maintaining departmental responsibilities by attending educational offerings, in-services, and department and hospital meetings. Identifies annual goals for own professional growth and the means by which to achieve them in collaboration with supervisor. Aware of and works toward the accomplishment of department and hospital goals. Represents department on inter-disciplinary committees/work groups as applicable. Keeps current regarding Respiratory Care trends and developments. Membership in professional associations is encouraged.
• Participates in new product/procedure evaluation and provides timely feedback which contributes to the decision making processParticipates in unit improvement activities including continuing education, research, quality assurance and cost reduction measures.

Education

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• New graduates must obtain either a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license or a New Graduate Temporary Certificate, according to the conditions set by the State of Wisconsin, prior to start date.
• Current employees who graduated prior to January 1, 2005 will be grandfathered with current CRT credential.
• Basic personal computer skills required.
• Must possess analytical skills necessary to resolve complex clinical problems relating to respiratory care issues and patient safety and welfare.
• Ability to work independently and utilize time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills