Respiratory Therapist - Limited Term (20 Weeks) - Milwaukee

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a special limited-term assignment (20 weeks, 36 hours/week with potential extension up to 40 weeks). You will be oriented through an expedited onboarding, including Skills Assessment and competency reviews, and work with neonatal to adult patients.

The role requires an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred), Wisconsin RCP license, and current BLS/PALS; 2+ years of hospital-based RCP experience and

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Requires at least 2 years of RCP experience in a hospital setting; traveler experience preferred.
• Wisconsin state license as Respiratory Care Practitioner; RRT/CRT certification required; BLS and PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for neonatal through adult patients and families.
• Participate in resuscitative and emergent situations.
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities and document care.
• Educate patients and families to promote wellness and home care after discharge.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred

Job description

Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a special limited-term assignment (20 weeks, 36 hours/week with potential extension up to 40 weeks). You will be oriented through an expedited onboarding, including Skills Assessment and competency reviews, and work with neonatal to adult patients.

The role requires an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred), Wisconsin RCP license, and current BLS/PALS; 2+ years of hospital-based RCP experience and