Respiratory Therapist
About the role
The Respiratory Therapist (RT) is responsible for administering respiratory therapy care, life support, and diagnostic testing for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. The RT sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, BiPap units, etc. as appropriate to licensure/training.
Essential Functions
- Delivers direct cardiopulmonary care treatments
- Initiates and maintains cardiopulmonary life support measures
- Maintains appropriate documentation on care given, patient response, physician orders, and medications given
- Instructs patients and families in respiratory care procedures and assists in coordination of home care respiratory care equipment
- Provides stress tests, EKG’s, and pulmonary functions in a safe manner
Position Requirements
- Required: Graduate of an Accredited One or Two-year Respiratory Therapy Program
- PREFERRED: Associate’s degree
- Professional Experience: Prefer one year of Respiratory Care experience
- Required Licensure: Current Wisconsin Respiratory Therapy License. Prefer registration or certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Certification: Current BLS certification. Prefer current ACLS certification
- Computer Competency: Basic Computer Skills are expected for this position. Access email, reference internal websites, access electronic health records, and use online learning tools to remain current with continuing education requirements
- Microsoft Office Suite Skills: Beginning Skills – Able to perform basic things such as opening a document, change font, save a document, write a letter
Benefits
Working with Stoughton Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 403(b) retirement plan, Employee assistance programs, Free On Campus Parking, and excellent benefits.
Work Shift
Per Diem
As Needed
Minimum of 2 shifts per month
Work Environment
This position is an in-person role at our Stoughton Hospital location. The role supports a collaborative and supportive work culture while providing exceptional, personalized service. Stoughton Health offers a competitive pay rate, shift differential pay, and excellent benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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