Respiratory Therapist - PRN NIGHTS

ScionHealth; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Watertown, Wisconsin, is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist to provide quality respiratory care for patients of all age groups. This PRN Night Shift role requires expertise in respiratory therapy procedures and the ability to collaborate with healthcare teams. Candidates must hold a current state license, CRT or RRT certification, along with BLS and ACLS credentials. Candidates should also be physically capable of handling the demands of the role, including working in high-stress environments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to CRT or RRT eligibility.
• Current state license or certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments, ventilator management, and diagnostic testing.
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilators and communicate arterial blood gas results.
• Assist with emergency interventions and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work in high-stress situations

Education

Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Respiratory therapy equipment

Job description

Position

WATERTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW HIRING FOR A PER DIEM RESPIRATORY THERAPIST TO JOIN OUR TEAM! This is a PRN Night Shift position, with a requirement to work every Thursday night and the option to pick up additional shifts. Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute‑care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high‑quality care from the likes of Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. Watertown Regional's exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients of all age groups by performing respiratory therapy treatments, ventilator management, diagnostic testing, and emergency procedures. The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with clinical policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning.
• Assists with emergency interventions, including manual resuscitation and code response.
• Manages and monitors mechanical ventilators, including appropriate parameter adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Obtains and interprets arterial blood gases and communicates results.
• Conducts pulmonary function testing and 12‑lead EKGs; identifies life‑threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains and calibrates respiratory equipment according to infection control guidelines.
• Documents care delivered, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assists with quality improvement activities and departmental clerical functions.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Expectations

• Strong foundational knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment and procedures.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates safe practice and infection control compliance.
• Physically capable of prolonged standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and operating patient care equipment.
• Works cooperatively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, airborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and varying temperatures.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment and adherence to OSHA standards.

Education

• Graduate of a two‑year AMA‑approved respiratory therapy program leading to CRT or RRT eligibility.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state license or certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (per facility requirements) within time frame required by facility policy.

Experience

• Experience in an acute care or clinical environment preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills, judgment, and the ability to work independently in high‑stress situations.