Respiratory Therapy Openings with Aspirus

Aspirus, Inc; Wisconsin Rapids, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program for employees and its

Wellness program for employees and its

Job summary

Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary services under medical direction in a variety of care settings. The role includes patient assessment, therapy, and monitoring across age groups from neonates to elderly.

The position requires an associate degree in respiratory care, a Wisconsin RCP license, and NBRC RRT registration or registry eligibility with attainment within one year of hire; BLS is required

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an associate degree.
• One year of critical care experience; pulmonary function or cardiopulmonary lab beneficial.
• Active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Registered RRT by NBRC, or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy under medical direction.
• Assist in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public on respiratory disease and care.
• Provide respiratory care to patients of all ages, including neonates and geriatrics.
• Interpret patient information and tailor treatment to age-specific needs.

Skills

Respiratory care standards

Critical care experience

Pulmonary function lab

Wisconsin license (RCP)

RRT NBRC

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Are you seeking a Respiratory Therapist role within the WI Rapids, WI area? If so, you'll be contacted by an Aspirus Delivery Partner to discuss your background, experience/education, and desires in a new role!

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Aspirus, you'll provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments. Assists in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public regarding respiratory disease and care. Provides respiratory care to patients of all ages, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Interprets patient information and understands treatment needs depending on the age of patients under care. Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development, and intellectual/language development.

HOURS: Up to Full-Time

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols is normally acquired through graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an associate degree.
• One year of critical care experience and experience in pulmonary function or cardiopulmonary lab beneficial.
• An active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Registered RRT by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or registry eligible and obtained within one year of hire.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics

Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics is a non-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Wisconsin Rapids. It includes Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital, Aspirus Clinics in Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa and Rome, Aspirus Heart & Vascular, Aspirus UW Cancer Center, Aspirus Wound & Hyperbarics, Aspirus Joint Center, and Aspirus Therapies. The emergency department is a Level III Trauma Center. It has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health four consecutive years. To learn more about the Wisconsin Rapids area click the following link: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Our Mission

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Credentials

• RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
• CPR or BLS
• NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM