Respiratory Therapist - PRN - flexible schedule

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Orientation program

PRN schedules

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic, diagnostic and supportive care for neonatal through adult patients, including participation in resuscitative and emergent situations.

Requirements include Wisconsin RCP license (CRT required; RRT preferred), CPR-BLS, and PALS within 6 months; completion of a respiratory therapy program; ability to lift and handle equipment; and PRN shifts with potential transition to full-time.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license required (CRT).
• CPR-BLS certification required; PALS within 6 months after hire.
• Completion of a respiratory therapy program is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative and supportive respiratory services for neonatal through adult patients.
• Participate in resuscitative and emergent situations and uphold hospital standards.
• Collaborate with peers and medical staff to ensure patient safety and care quality.
• Utilize time management and multitasking to handle concurrent clinical tasks.

Skills

RCP license

CRT

RRT (preferred)

CPR/BLS

PALS (within 6 months)

Time management

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Mobility/Strength

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

The respiratory therapist applies scientific knowledge, technical expertise and theory to practical clinical problems and is often required to exercise clinical judgment. Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families. Actively participates in resuscitative and emergent situations. Functions within professional and hospital standards. Completion of respiratory therapy program.

Must have a valid Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license CRT required and RRT strongly preferred before start. For PRN roles, at least 1 year of RCP work experience is preferred. Must have current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required. Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) training is required within 6 months.

Basic personal computer skills required. Must possess analytical skills necessary to resolve complex clinical problems relating to respiratory care issues and patient safety and welfare. Ability to work independently and utilize time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills. Ability to cope with physically and mentally stressful situations. Interpersonal skills which frequently involve collaborating with peers, supervisors and medical staff on issues in order to accomplish objectives for patient care.

Ability to stand and walk for up to eighty percent of work time when performing job assignments or responding to emergency calls. Ability to push or pull equipment that may weigh up to 170 lb. Ability to lift equipment/supplies up to 25 lb. Ability to lift or move patients from the neonate to adult. Ability to assemble complex equipment and perform fine motor skills.

PRN Schedule Options:

• Three (3) - 12 hour shifts = 36 hours per 6 week schedule
• Four (4) - 12 hour shifts = 48 hours per 6 week schedule
• Six (6) - 12 hour shifts = 72 hours per 6 week schedule

PRN RCP hires that transition to an FTE RCP position within 6 months of hire are eligible for the sign-on bonus typically reserved only for new hires.

Note: Pediatric work experience is NOT required. A desire to serve children and families is essential.

Children’s has a robust orientation process. https://childrenswi.org/careers/switching-to-pediatrics

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
• License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
• RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.