Respiratory Therapist
froedtert thedacareSouth Milwaukee (WI)
About the role
What do people say about us….Clear sense of purpose" and meaningful work Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and advance their careers Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement. No Force Mandating
Schedule:
We have different areas and hours open. Once you apply, we will match departments to your interests.
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 1 is an entry-level RCP. The RCP 1 demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups. The RCP 1 performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas. The RCP 1 demonstrates competency as outlined in the RCP I COT. The RCP 1 focuses on developing critical thinking skills. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.
Requirements:
An Associate Degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred. State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required within 12 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire.
LICENSURE PREFERRED:
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) membership is preferred. Advanced certification with crisis de-escalation (MANDT), Hospital HazMat, or special pathogens is preferred.
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