Respiratory Therapist - PRN Days

Select Medical; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $4,000

Job summary

Select Medical in Milwaukee is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support a critical illness recovery hospital, focusing on ventilator management, airway care, pulmonary assessment and weaning, within an interprofessional team.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care for vulnerable patients, with duties spanning evaluation, bedside respiratory therapies, and education for families, in a PRN day shift with a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Must possess NBRC CRT or RRT credential (or state equivalent).
• Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma preferred or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS required upon hire (for agency RT, ACLS on first shift).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and use RT-driven protocols to liberate patients from mechanical ventilation and adjust treatment plans within scope.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical/surgical conditions.
• Perform bronchoscopies.
• Perform arterial blood gas analysis.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Educate and counsel patients and families.

Education

NBRC CRT or RRT credential (NBRC or state equivalent)

Graduation transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification upon hire

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Milwaukee St. Francis

Hours: PRN days -6:30 am-7:00pm

Compensation: $46 per hour

Sign-on bonus: $4,000 Sign-on bonus for PRN

Our hospitalis a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. This role focuses heavily on ventilator management, airway maintenance, pulmonary assessment, and ventilator weaning while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes and recovery goals.We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement:Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being:We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and utilizing RT driven protocols to liberate patients from mechanical ventilation and adjust treatment plans within scope.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Bronchoscopies
• Arterial Blood gases
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred qualifications:

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans