Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Froedtert South; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Entry Level Respiratory Therapist to assist in therapeutic and diagnostic regimes. This full-time position offers a convenient location on the border of Wisconsin and Illinois, with no on-call requirement. The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and be licensed to practice in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience required.
• Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe aerosolized medication administration.
• Set up, monitor, adjust, and manage patient/ventilator systems.
• Administer medical gases and manage environmental control systems.

Skills

English

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Convenient location on the border of Wisconsin and Illinois!



No on-call requirement!

• POSITION PURPOSE
• Assists in and performs therapeutic and diagnostic regimes: medical gases, environmental control systems, mechanical ventilator support, artificial airway insertion, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacological agents related to respiratory care, protocol-driven care, manual resuscitation, airway management, pulmonary rehabilitation, tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system, physiological specimen collection and data interpretation. Selected RTs may also perform procedures such as insertion and management of endotracheal tubes and 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 practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Wisconsin.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hire.
• Current NRP certification or ability to obtain 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.
• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend English.

• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Provide safe aerosolized medication administration.
• Set up, monitor, adjust, and manage patient/ventilator systems.
• Provide artificial airway care, including insertion in emergent situations.
• Administer medical gases and manage environmental control systems.
• Maintain documentation for all diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Perform spirometric studies (FVC, SVC, MVV).
• Receive and record verbal orders from licensed practitioners.
• Administer medications safely and timely according to policies.
• Insert and manage endotracheal airways after training and competency.
• Provide vascular access on designated patients after training and competency.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care