Respiratory Therapist Weekends

TieTalent; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Night Shifts. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, administering care, and educating patients. An Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required, and no prior experience is necessary. The role offers a starting pay of $29+ and includes a sign-on bonus of $10,000. A comprehensive benefits package is also provided.

Qualifications

• Entry level, no experience required.
• State-specific professional licenses and certifications such as BLS and RRT are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop treatment plans for patients.
• Administer prescribed respiratory care services.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Patient care skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Overview

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Location: SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital, WI

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights include: Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 3x12-Hour Shifts/Week; Starting Pay: $29+, Plus $6.25 Weekend Option Premium; Sign On Bonus: $10,000.00, Speak with a Recruiter for Details; Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts.

Job Summary

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Provides respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory for supplies and processes equipment per cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate’s Degree in a Respiratory Therapy or equivalent years of experience and education.

Experience

• No experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Visual and depth perception requirements for distances near and far; color recognition.
• Smell and hearing requirements for detecting odors and alarms.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, gripping and repetitive movements.
• Occasional driving; rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License and Certifications

• State-specific requirements include Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC; Respiratory Care Practitioner where applicable; additional state licensure requirements per location (IL, MO, OK, WI).

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

Respiratory Therapy (4302000038)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Benefits

SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package.

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay option for earned pay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal opportunity employer information and protections are available. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

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