Respiratory Therapist II - Days

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Academic partnership with MCW

Referral bonuses

403b retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision, life & long/短

Employee assistance programs

Care@Work & moving assistance

Gym discounts & travel benefits

Job summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2 at Froedtert Health in Wisconsin is highly proficient in managing and delivering respiratory care across all patient populations and ages. Under the Pulmonary Services leadership, you will perform assessments and procedures, and may lead as needed while precepting students on rotation.

Requirements include at least 1 year of hospital experience (2 years preferred), an associate degree in respiratory care (bachelor's preferred), Wisconsin licensure as an

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of hospital-based respiratory care experience.
• 2 years of hospital experience preferred.
• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner; NBRC RRT required; CRT accepted for incumbents prior to 7/1/21.
• BLS and ACLS required; AE-C preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional respiratory care to patients across acute and critical care areas.
• Demonstrate patient assessments and procedures under leadership guidance.
• Precede students on rotation and act as lead therapist as needed.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere

• Clear sense of purpose and meaningful work.
• Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
• Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
• Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.

What Do People Say About Us…

• Clear sense of purpose and meaningful work.
• Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
• Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
• Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.

Schedule

Schedule: 0600-1830 x 3 days per week. Every Saturday and Sunday plus one floating weekday (self-scheduled) Holidays: Holiday rotation required. Weekends: Every Saturday and Sunday. Weekend program with an extra 15% differential on Saturday and Sunday. One weekend off per quarter.

FTE: .9

Bonus: Up to $15k

Job Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2 is highly proficient in the management and delivery of respiratory care. Demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups. Performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures acute care areas and critical care areas. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the mastery of clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT. Precepts students on rotation. Exhibits leadership skills and is able to act as lead therapist as needed. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION

Minimum of 1 year of experience plus the ability to show RCP II competency within 6 months of hire/transfer into role is required. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital setting providing respiratory care is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION

Associate degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION

Critical Thinking Skills Are Required.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION

State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. For incumbents in this role prior to 7/1/21, the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be accepted in lieu of the RRT. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required. Advanced specialty credential from the NBRC or Asthma Educator Certification(AE-C) from the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) is preferred.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.