Respiratory Threapist

City of Richland; Richland Center (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richland seeks a Respiratory Therapist to monitor and assess patients’ respiratory status across all areas, including the emergency department, medical/surgical, and special care units.

The role performs complete pulmonary function testing, initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures, maintains patient records, and selects, assembles, checks and operates respiratory equipment. Requires an Associates Degree and Wisconsin certification; Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or NBRC Accredited program.
• State of Wisconsin certification in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assesses patients’ respiratory status in all areas including ER and medical/surgical units.
• Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures and maintains patient records.
• Selects, assembles, checks and operates respiratory equipment.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Patient assessment

Therapeutic procedures

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or NBRC Accredited program

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Manager of Respiratory Care, the Respiratory Therapist monitors and assesses patients’ respiratory status in all areas including special care, medical / surgical and the emergency department plus performing complete pulmonary function testing. The respiratory therapist assesses, treats and cares for patients of all age groups from infants to the elderly. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures, maintains patient records, and selects, assembles, checks and operates equipment.

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or graduate of NBRC Accredited program.
• State of Wisconsin certification in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Valid BLS within 3 months, ACLS within 6 months and NRP within 1 year

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