Respiratory Therapist Intern I - OPT

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career Pathways

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan - 403b

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Healthy Contributions

Job summary

Froedtert Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support the care staff through basic duties aligned with hospital objectives. The role emphasizes mentorship and professional growth, offering a structured residency program, fostering skill development in complex patient cases.

The position includes a variable schedule with opportunities for career advancement within the organization. Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and possess good communication

Qualifications

• Experience working in a patient care setting (hospital, nursing home) is preferred.
• Inventory/stocking experience is preferred.
• Equipment processing and cleaning training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic duties to support the Respiratory Care Staff.
• Maintain communication with the mentor for resources and support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Good communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy Education Program

Job description

• 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.

• 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.

Unit

The Respiratory Therapist program supports both new graduates and experienced professionals through a structured 12-month RT Residency Program, a defined Clinical Career Ladder, and flexible self-scheduling. The residency helps new therapists transition into professional practice through hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, ongoing education, critical care training, and advanced procedures. Respiratory therapists can progress from RCP I through RCP IV, with opportunities for increased responsibilities, recognition, and compensation as they gain experience, earn advanced credentials, or pursue higher education. The program also emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Schedule

Variable Schedule

FTE

.1

Job Summary

Performs basic duties to support the Respiratory Care Staff in accordance with the hospital's objectives, policies and procedures. The individual will have a mentor identified for resource and support. Other duties as assigned.

Experience Description

Experience working in a patient care setting (hospital, nursing home) is preferred. Inventory/stocking experience is preferred.

Education Description

Current enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program is required. Student will remain in good standing. High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Training Description

Equipment processing and cleaning training, preferred.

Special Skills Description

Organization/Time management. Good communication skills.

Licensure Description

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• 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.