Respiratory Therapist - PT Days

Froedtert Health; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career tuition assistance

CEU opportunities

Academic partnership with MCW

Referral bonuses

403b retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision, life

Job summary

Froedtert Health is hiring an entry-level Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP 1) to support acute and critical care services. You will perform respiratory assessments and procedures under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, developing critical thinking and clinical skills across patient ages.

Successful completion of clinical rotations and a Wisconsin license are required; RRT within 18 months and ACLS within 6 months are expected. New grads may qualify for up to $1k bonus.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of clinical rotations in a respiratory therapy program.
• Wisconsin licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• RRT certification required within 18 months of hire.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients in acute and critical care areas.
• Perform assessments and procedures per RCP I competencies.
• Work under Pulmonary Services Leadership to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Demonstrate developing critical thinking skills and professional conduct.

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

• Clear sense of purpose and meaningful work.
• Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
• Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
• Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long‑term career advancement.

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• Clear sense of purpose and meaningful work.
• Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
• Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
• Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long‑term career advancement.

Schedule

Two 12-hour shifts per week. Every 3rd weekend. 2 holidays per year. Must be cross‑trained to FMFH within 1 year of hire.

FTE

0.6

Bonus

New grads up to $1k

Job Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 1 is an entry‑level RCP. The RCP 1 demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups. The RCP 1 performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas. The RCP 1 demonstrates competency as outlined in the RCP I COT. The RCP 1 focuses on developing critical thinking skills. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.

Experience Description

Successful completion of all clinical rotations for respiratory therapy program is required.

Education Description

Associate Degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required. Bachelor degree is preferred.

Licensure Description

State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required within 18 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) membership is preferred. Advanced certification with crisis de‑escalation (MANDT), Hospital HazMat, or special pathogens is preferred. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within 6 months of hire (CHD only). Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) preferred (CHD only).

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.