Respiratory Care Practitioner I - Respiratory Care

Job Description

Job Description

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What do people say about us….

• Clear sense of purpose and meaningful work.
• Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
• Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
• Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.

Schedule : rotating holidays and every 3rd weekend

FTE:  night shift with holiday and weekend rotation

Bonus : Up to $15k

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 1 is an entry-level RCP. The RCP 1 demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups. The RCP 1 performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas. The RCP 1 demonstrates competency as outlined in the RCP I COT. The RCP 1 focuses on developing critical thinking skills. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: 

Successful completion of all clinical rotations for respiratory therapy program is required. 

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: 

Associate Degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required. Bachelor degree is preferred. 

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: 

State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required within 12 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire. LICENSURE PREFERRED: American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) membership is preferred. Advanced certification with crisis de-escalation (MANDT), Hospital HazMat, or special pathogens is preferred. 

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health 

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: 

• 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, View email address on ziprecruiter.com, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available 

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

The Froedtert & MCW health network includes ten hospital locations, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics. For health care and non-clinical professionals, Froedtert & MCW provides a work environment full of encouragement, innovation, collaboration and respect. Explore our site to learn more about our career opportunities, culture and benefits.

Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles

Our Mission is to advance the health of our communities through excellence and discovery, inspiring each person to live their unique best life.

Our Vision is to be your trusted partner, transforming health care for everyone every day.

Our Guiding Principles:

INTEGRITY & RESPECT:
Trust in the integrity of one another and treat all with compassion, dignity and kindness

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY:
Deliver and receive the highest standards of care, outcomes and experiences

RADICAL TRANSFORMATION:
Be bold and resilient by reinventing new and innovative ways to improve health

MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS:
Collaborate internally and externally to deliver world class patient-centered care

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY:
Deliver and receive the highest standards of care, outcomes and experiences


VALUE CREATION:
Produce differentiated outcomes that are impactful and sustainable

DISCIPLINED EXECUTION:
Implement a thoughtful plan in an intentional, agile and adaptive manner

Company Description

The Froedtert & MCW health network includes ten hospital locations, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics. For health care and non-clinical professionals, Froedtert & MCW provides a work environment full of encouragement, innovation, collaboration and respect. Explore our site to learn more about our career opportunities, culture and benefits.\r\n\r\nMission, Vision and Guiding Principles\r\n\r\nOur Mission is to advance the health of our communities through excellence and discovery, inspiring each person to live their unique best life.\r\n\r\nOur Vision is to be your trusted partner, transforming health care for everyone every day.\r\n\r\nOur Guiding Principles:\r\n\r\nINTEGRITY & RESPECT:\r\nTrust in the integrity of one another and treat all with compassion, dignity and kindness\r\n\r\nEXCEPTIONAL QUALITY:\r\nDeliver and receive the highest standards of care, outcomes and experiences\r\n\r\nRADICAL TRANSFORMATION:\r\nBe bold and resilient by reinventing new and innovative ways to improve health\r\n\r\nMEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS:\r\nCollaborate internally and externally to deliver world class patient-centered care\r\n\r\nEXCEPTIONAL QUALITY:\r\nDeliver and receive the highest standards of care, outcomes and experiences\r\n \r\nVALUE CREATION:\r\nProduce differentiated outcomes that are impactful and sustainable\r\n\r\nDISCIPLINED EXECUTION:\r\nImplement a thoughtful plan in an intentional, agile and adaptive manner