Respiratory Therapist II - Days

About the role

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2 is highly proficient in the management and delivery of respiratory care. Demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups. Performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures in acute care areas and critical care areas. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the mastery of clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT. Precepts students on rotation. Exhibits leadership skills and is able to act as lead therapist as needed. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.

Schedule

• 0600-1830 x 3 days per week
• Every Saturday and Sunday plus one floating weekday (self-scheduled)
• Holiday rotation required
• Weekend program with an extra 15% differential on Saturday and Sunday
• One weekend off per quarter
• FTE: .9

Bonus

Up to $15k

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience plus the ability to show RCP II competency within 6 months of hire/transfer into role
• Associate degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program
• State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) — For incumbents in this role prior to 7/1/21, the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be accepted in lieu of the RRT
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Critical thinking skills required

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital setting providing respiratory care
• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced specialty credential from the NBRC or Asthma Educator Certification (AE-C) from the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB)

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity — Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan — 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits