RRT: Patient-Focused Respiratory Care Specialist

SSM Health; Monroe Center (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job summary

SSM Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and provide respiratory therapy services. You will administer prescribed respiratory care and monitor patient response, while following physician orders and department policies.

Must hold active NBRC RRT and Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner licenses, with no prior experience required. The role involves various shifts and inpatient duties within the Respiratory Therapy department.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
• Active NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Provide respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders, department policies and procedures.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and patient outcomes.
• Educate patient and family about health condition and community resources.
• Assist with care, calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain departmental inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Process equipment per cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Respond to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Maintain safe, alert working state.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

SSM Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and provide respiratory therapy services. You will administer prescribed respiratory care and monitor patient response, while following physician orders and department policies.

Must hold active NBRC RRT and Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner licenses, with no prior experience required. The role involves various shifts and inpatient duties within the Respiratory Therapy department.