Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Froedtert South; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wisconsin is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist. The position requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and involves managing ventilator systems, administering medications, and providing airway care. This is an entry-level role suitable for recent graduates or those with up to 3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Wisconsin.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 weeks.
• Current NRP certification or ability to obtain within 6 weeks.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or eligible to sit for the registry exam.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe aerosolized medication.
• Sets up, monitors, and manages patient/ventilator systems.
• Provides airway care including insertion in emergencies.
• Maintains documentation for therapeutic services.
• Administers medications safely per policy.

Skills

Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend English

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Convenient location on the border of Wisconsin and Illinois. No on-call requirement.

POSITION PURPOSE

• Assists in and performs therapeutic and diagnostic regimes including medical gases and environmental control systems; application and monitoring of mechanical ventilator support; artificial airway insertion, care or management; bronchopulmonary hygiene; pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures; protocol-driven care; manual resuscitation and airway management; pulmonary rehabilitation; performs tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system; obtains physiological specimens and interprets physiological data. Selected RTs may also perform procedures such as insertion and management of endotracheal tubes and insertion/maintenance of various vascular access devices after designated training.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Associate Degree in: Respiratory Therapy

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 0 to 3 years

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• Current NRP certification or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or eligible to sit for the registry exam.
• Registry Credential must be completed within 12 months of hire date.
• Graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides safe and appropriate aerosolized medication.
• Sets up, monitors, adjusts and manages patient/ventilator systems.
• Provides artificial airway care and management, including insertion of airways in emergent situations.
• Provides appropriate therapeutic application of medical gases and environmental control systems.
• Maintains appropriate documentation, both written and in MIS, for all diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Performs spirometric studies to include FVC, SVC, and MVV.
• Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.
• Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Insertion and management of endotracheal airways when designated training and competency are completed.
• Provides vascular access on selected patients when designated training and competency are completed.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care