Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 47.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of Wisconsin – Department of Health Services, Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) in Madison is seeking two part-time Respiratory Therapists for night shifts. The roles are 0.90 FTE, ~72 hours every two weeks, with every-other weekend and typical hours 6:00 PM–6:30 AM.

This facility offers a broad benefits package and a supportive, team-focused work environment. Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive RT services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and

Qualifikationen

• Certification or eligibility for Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure required.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Provide respiratory therapy services to individuals with varying diagnoses and disabilities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and staff to educate respiratory students and new employees.
• Coordinate treatment plans and equipment for discharge and aftercare.
• Train community staff and families on RT treatment approaches and equipment use.
• Assess participation in leisure activities and train staff for outings.

Kenntnisse

Respiratory Therapy

Patient care

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner certification

Jobbeschreibung

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is recruiting for two part-time Respiratory Therapists to work night shifts.

• The positions are .90 FTE and will work approximately 72 hours over a 2-week period and include every other weekend.
• The night shift positions are primarily assigned to work 06:00pm - 06:30am.

CWC provides short-term and long-term residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential. CWC is located at 317 Knutson Drive on the North side of Madison. CWC also has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route.

CWC is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services. Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS.

We offer a team-oriented atmosphere and a focus on work-life balance. Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• Vacation, paid holidays, and ample sick time pro-rated based on the number of hours worked; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.25% employer match in 2027 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As the Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for respiratory therapy (RT) services to individuals who have an intellectual and/or developmental disability or have experienced traumatic injuries or environmental insults. You will be involved in providing the full array of RT services to individuals of all ages with various diagnoses and types of disabilities. You will participate with the interdisciplinary team, unit, and department staff to provide extensive teaching to respiratory students, new CWC employees, and community caregivers and parents. Work at this level involves increased complexity of procedures and increased independence in the performance of these procedures. In addition, this position involves the use of RT equipment and assists with administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Expertise with clients having life threatening respiratory problems, severe disabilities, and chest deformities.
• Conducting meetings with primary physicians of community clients.
• Coordinating treatment and equipment to be applied after discharge from CWC.
• Arranging for vendors dealing with respiratory equipment.
• Providing training and consultation to community staff and families on specific RT treatment approaches, tracheostomy care, respiratory emergency procedures, lab data collection, long term care and equipment use and care.
• Evaluating clients in terms of participation in leisure community outings and training staff for these outings.

Salary Information

• The position may be filled at the Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Therapist-Senior level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. A 12-month probationary period is required.
• The starting pay for the Therapist level is between $35.70 - $38.69 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits.
• The starting pay for the Senior level is between $39.00-$41.59 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits.
• $.80 per hour night differential and an $.80 per hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts.
• The pay schedule and range for both levels is 06/63. Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.
• A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years, who stay with CWC in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,500 upon hire and $1,500 after completing probation.

Job Details

• All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
• All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by CWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I‑9 form upon hire.
• Physical requirements include but are not limited to lifting up to 55 lbs., carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and balancing. Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.

Qualifications

At a minimum, you’ll need the following:

• Certification or eligible for certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Wisconsin. Selected candidate must be certified within 3 months of appointment.
  • Eligible means a new graduate who has completed all requirements for licensure with the exception of taking and passing the NBRC examination or you hold a license in another state and are eligible to be certified in Wisconsin per the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

It’d be great if you also have at least one of the following:

• Experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affidant Act employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is November 2 at 11:59pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.