Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Care & Growth, Day Shift

Select Medical; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Generous PTO

Medical/Rx/vision/dental for full-time

Company 401(k) with matching

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Milwaukee - St Francis is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for our Milwaukee, WI location. The role is full-time days (6:30am-7:00pm) with a competitive hourly compensation and a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

You will manage ventilator care, assess patients, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery from critical illness. Typical duties include ventilator management, ABG analysis, bronchoscopies, and patient-family teaching.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state equivalent.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ventilator management and weaning per RT protocols.
• Collaborate with the care team to promote optimal outcomes.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with complex conditions.
• Perform bronchoscopy and arterial blood gas procedures.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients/families.

Skills

Active NBRC credential (CRT/RRT)

BLS certification

Current state licensure

ACLS within 6 months

1 year related experience (preferred)

Education

College transcript/diploma or high school transcript/ GED

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - Milwaukee - St Francis is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for our Milwaukee, WI location. The role is full-time days (6:30am-7:00pm) with a competitive hourly compensation and a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

You will manage ventilator care, assess patients, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery from critical illness. Typical duties include ventilator management, ABG analysis, bronchoscopies, and patient-family teaching.