Respiratory Therapist - WEEKEND PROGRAM

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Weekend Program - Day shift

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Weekend Program on the Day shift. You will provide pediatric respiratory care, administer treatments, monitor responses, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans.

Qualified candidates have a Wisconsin RCP license, CRT/RRT, BLS, and PALS, with completion of a respiratory therapy program. At least two years' RCP experience is preferred for this daytime slot.

Qualifications

• Valid Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• CRT and RRT certifications.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Current PALS certification (or within 6 months).
• Completion of a respiratory therapy program.
• No pediatric work experience required; 2+ years preferred for weekend/Day shift.
• Desire to serve children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients in various settings.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to therapy.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and management.
• Apply scientific knowledge and clinical skills to problems.
• Provide care for neonatal through adult patients and families.
• Participate in resuscitation and emergent situations.
• Adhere to hospital standards of practice.

Skills

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Respiratory therapy program completed

Tools

RCP license (WI)

CRT

RRT

BLS

PALS

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. We provide a child-centered, cutting-edge care environment.

Weekend Program

Full-time FTE .9 - 1st Shift (3 - 12 hour shifts). 1st Shift. At least two (2) years of work experience as a licensed RCP (adult and/or pediatrics) is strongly preferred for this DAY shift opening as established competencies are desired to coordinate closely with interdisciplinary teams and managing complex care plans with high level of autonomy.

Why Join Us

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced RCPs with 2 or more years of experience.
• Opportunity to work in a child-centered, cutting-edge care environment.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of pediatric patients.
• Join a compassionate and dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Respiratory Therapist Job Description

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing respiratory care to children in various settings. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting and have a passion for pediatric care, this is your chance to make a real difference one breath at a time.

Respiratory Therapist Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients in various settings.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to therapy.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and management.
• Apply scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and theory to practical clinical problems.
• Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative, and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families.
• Actively participate in resuscitative and emergent situations.
• Function within professional and hospital standards.

Respiratory Therapist Qualifications

• Requires a valid Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Requires CRT and RRT.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist and Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) training (or required within 6 months).
• Education - requires completion of a respiratory therapy program.
• Note: No Pediatric work experience is required, at least 2 years of RCP experience strongly preferred for Weekend Program Day shift position.
• A desire to serve children and families is essential.

Certifications / Licenses

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
• License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
• RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Other available shifts and PRN and PRN schedule options also available and posted separately.

We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support – everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.

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