Respiratory Therapist - FT days

Location: Milwaukee, WI (St. Francis)

About the Role

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. This role focuses heavily on ventilator management, airway maintenance, pulmonary assessment and ventilator weaning while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and recovery goals. Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and utilize RT‑driven protocols to liberate patients from mechanical ventilation and adjust treatment plans within scope.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Perform bronchoscopies.
• Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Minimum Requirements

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift; PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience.

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $35.50 – $47.78 (based on years of experience).
• Sign‑on bonus: $15,000.

Schedule

Full‑time days, 6:30 am – 7:00 pm.

Benefits

• Extensive RT orientation program.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
• Clinical ladder program.
• Student debt benefit program.
• Generous paid time off for full‑time team members.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental plans for full‑time team members.
• Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, plus life and disability protection for full‑time team members.
• Opportunity to join a team of over 44,000 committed professionals.