Respiratory Therapist - PT Nights

Froedtert Health; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career tuition assistance

Academic partnership with MCW

Referral bonuses

403b retirement plan

Comprehensive insurance package

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Froedtert Health in Wisconsin is seeking an entry-level Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 1. The RCP 1 demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations.

Under the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, you will provide professional respiratory care to patients in acute and critical care areas. Requirements include an Associate Degree from a CoARC-accredited program, Wisconsin licensure, BLS, NBRC RRT within 18 months, and ACLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of all clinical rotations for respiratory therapy program is required.
• Associate Degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required.
• Bachelor degree is preferred.
• State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an equivalent is required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required within 18 months of hire.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.
• AARC/WSRC membership preferred.
• NRP within 6 months for CHD only; PALS preferred for CHD only.

Responsibilities

• The RCP 1 performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas.
• Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Education

Associate Degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program

Bachelor degree is 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

2- 12-hour shifts/week, every 6th weekend, 2 holidays/year as assigned

FTE

.6

Bonus

New grads up to $3k

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 REQUIRED

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

EDUCATION REQUIRED

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

EDUCATION PREFERRED

Bachelor degree is preferred.

LICENSURE REQUIRED

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. LICENSURE PREFERRED: 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.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

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

• 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.