Respiratory Therapist Intern

Ascension; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

EAP & counseling

Spiritual care

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI. This PRN role supports the respiratory care team, evaluates patient status, administers therapies, documents care, and educates patients and families on disease management.

The position requires BLS within 30 days of hire and a high school diploma equivalency or enrollment in an accredited program. Join a Catholic health system known for service and teamwork, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines in

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Education: High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient respiratory status by conducting thorough assessments, ensuring clinicians have the critical data needed to make informed care decisions.
• Deliver high-quality respiratory therapies and administer prescribed medications, continuously monitoring patient response to ensure safe and effective treatment outcomes.
• Document every stage of the patient care journey with precision, maintaining accurate and reliable clinical records that support the multidisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management and treatment plans, empowering them to actively participate in their recovery and care.
• Communicate clinical observations and changes in patient condition to the supervising team immediately, ensuring timely and informed clinical intervention.

Education

High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required

Job description

• Evaluate patient respiratory status by conducting thorough assessments, ensuring clinicians have the critical data needed to make informed care decisions.
• Deliver high-quality respiratory therapies and administer prescribed medications, continuously monitoring patient response to ensure safe and effective treatment outcomes.
• Document every stage of the patient care journey with precision, maintaining accurate and reliable clinical records that support the multidisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management and treatment plans, empowering them to actively participate in their recovery and care.
• Communicate clinical observations and changes in patient condition to the supervising team immediately, ensuring timely and informed clinical intervention.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Racine, WI
• Facility: All Saints Hospital
• Department: Respiratory Therapist
• Schedule: PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Evaluate patient respiratory status by conducting thorough assessments, ensuring clinicians have the critical data needed to make informed care decisions.
• Deliver high-quality respiratory therapies and administer prescribed medications, continuously monitoring patient response to ensure safe and effective treatment outcomes.
• Document every stage of the patient care journey with precision, maintaining accurate and reliable clinical records that support the multidisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management and treatment plans, empowering them to actively participate in their recovery and care.
• Communicate clinical observations and changes in patient condition to the supervising team immediately, ensuring timely and informed clinical intervention.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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