RESPIRATORY THERAPIST- Nights

Aspirus - Portage, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Portage, WI

Hospitals

About the position

Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team! The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments. Assists in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public regarding respiratory disease and care. Provides respiratory care to patients of all ages, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Interprets patient information and understands treatment needs depending on the age of patients under care. Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development, and intellectual/language development.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy services under medical direction.
• Assist in orientation training of hospital staff, students, and the public regarding respiratory disease and care.
• Provide respiratory care to patients of all ages.
• Interpret patient information and understand treatment needs based on patient age.
• Demonstrate understanding of the needs of specific age groups.

Requirements

• Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols acquired through graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an associate degree.
• An active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Registered RRT by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or registry eligible and obtained within one year of hire.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Neo-natal Resuscitation Program certification at time of hire or obtained within 6 months of employment for all Therapists assigned to NICU.
• Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care.
• Experience with electrocardiography and arterial monitoring.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience.
• ACLS certification.

Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one.
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.