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Respiratory TherapistAscension • Milwaukee, WI, US
Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Ascension • Milwaukee, WI, US
6 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Details

  • Department :   Respiratory Therapy
  • Schedule :   0.9 FTE | 36 hours a week | Full-time | Weekends | 40 / 52 weekends of the year | Friday, Saturday, Sundays | 6 : 30 PM - 7 AM
  • Hospital :   St. Francis
  • Location :   Milwaukee, WI

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

  • Deliver and assess response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
  • Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
  • Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications and treatment based on patient outcomes.
  • Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls.
  • Educate the patient and family about the patient's health condition and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
  • Requirements

    Licensure / Certification / Registration :

  • Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following :
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred for current incumbents who have been grandfathered into their roles at St. Francis per the collective bargaining agreement in place.

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred for current incumbents who have been grandfathered into their roles at St. Francis per the collective bargaining agreement in place.
  • Education :

  • High school diploma / GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
  • Additional Preferences

    3 years adult critical care experience preferred. Arterial line and intubation competence preferred. Must be willing to train in placement of advanced lines (ie arterial,  mid-line / PICC) insertions needed

    Why Join Our Team

    Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

    Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

    Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

    Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

    For further information, view the  EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

    As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

    Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

    Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

    This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

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