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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a collaborative healthcare team in Wisconsin. This position provides respiratory care to patients through a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic, and life-support services.
The ideal candidate is committed to excellent patient care, works well in a team environment, and is comfortable caring for patients with a wide range of respiratory needs.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and provide appropriate respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Set up, monitor, adjust, and manage mechanical ventilator systems.
- Administer aerosolized medications and medical gases safely and effectively.
- Provide artificial airway care and management, including emergency airway support.
- Perform bronchopulmonary hygiene and airway clearance procedures.
- Provide manual resuscitation and airway management when necessary.
- Perform pulmonary function testing, including FVC, SVC, and MVV studies.
- Monitor patient response to respiratory treatments and make appropriate adjustments.
- Obtain and evaluate physiological specimens and cardiopulmonary data.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments, assessments, and patient progress.
- Receive and document appropriate verbal orders from authorized healthcare providers.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated patient care.
- Perform endotracheal airway insertion and management after required training and competency validation.
- Provide vascular access for appropriate patients following required training and competency validation.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), or eligible to sit for the registry examination.
- Registry credential must be obtained within 12 months of hire if not already completed.
- Current or eligible for Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure.
- Current BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hire.
- Current NRP certification or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hire.
- Strong communication, critical-thinking, and patient-care skills.
- New graduates who meet licensing and credentialing requirements are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discount programs
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
If you’re a Respiratory Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply.