Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Critical Care | $15K Sign-On

Select Medical; Saint Francis (WI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

RT orientation program

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental

Job summary

Select Medical in Milwaukee, WI (St. Francis) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a full-time day shift (6:30am–7:00pm). Compensation is $35.50–$47.78 per hour with a $15,000 sign-on bonus, reflecting experience.

You will manage ventilators, perform airway maintenance, and support post-ICU patients. You’ll join an interdisciplinary team, advance with tuition reimbursement and CE opportunities, and participate in a clinical ladder and PTO benefits designed to support work-life balance and

Qualifications

• Active NBRC CRT or RRT credential required.
• Proof of graduation: transcript/diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and utilizing RT driven protocols to liberate patients from mechanical ventilation and adjust treatment plans within scope.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Bronchoscopies.
• Arterial Blood gases.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway maintenance

Pulmonary assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

NBRC CRT/RRT credential or state equivalent

Current state licensure

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months of hire

Tools

Ventilators

Arterial Blood Gas analysis

Bronchoscopies

ABG interpretation

Job description

Select Medical in Milwaukee, WI (St. Francis) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a full-time day shift (6:30am–7:00pm). Compensation is $35.50–$47.78 per hour with a $15,000 sign-on bonus, reflecting experience.

You will manage ventilators, perform airway maintenance, and support post-ICU patients. You’ll join an interdisciplinary team, advance with tuition reimbursement and CE opportunities, and participate in a clinical ladder and PTO benefits designed to support work-life balance and