Respiratory Therapist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Number of Openings: 1 Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Occupational Category: Please choose the most appropriate choice based on the Job Title and Description. Duties and Responsibilties of Job: Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere 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. Unit: The Respiratory Therapist program supports both new graduates and experienced professionals through a structured 12-month RT Residency Program, a defined Clinical Career Ladder, and flexible self-scheduling. The residency helps new therapists transition into professional practice through hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, ongoing education, critical care training, and advanced procedures. Respiratory therapists can progress from RCP I through RCP IV, with opportunities for increased responsibilities, recognition, and compensation as they gain experience, earn advanced credentials, or pursue higher education. The program also emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. Schedule: 3 x 12 hour shifts per week. Shift: Day (06:00-18:30) or Night (18:00-06:30) available. Holiday are assigned and every 3rd weekend FTE: .9 Bonus: Up to $3k Job Summary: Comprehensive RT Residency Program: Transition smoothly from student to professional with our structured residency program designed to enhance your skills and confidence over the first 12-months of your career. RC Graduate: Students anticipating graduation from an RT program between May and August 2026 are encouraged to apply now for positions that begin in Summer 2026. The Respiratory Care Graduate position transitions the new graduate into a Respiratory Care Practitioner role post-graduation. The individual will take the skills and knowledge gained in school and clinical experience to work directly with a preceptor to become competent with all equipment, modalities and clinical patient assessments needed to care for patients in the hospital setting. The Respiratory Care Graduate position will provide direct patient care in accordance with the hospital's objectives, policies and procedures and display the core values of Froedtert under supervision of a licensed RCP. EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: Successful completion of a course of study in Respiratory Care is required. Clinical experience in hospital, home care or skilled nursing facility is preferred. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with an Associates Degree is required. Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with Bachelors Degree is preferred. TRAINING DESCRIPTION: Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care ( AARC ) is preferred. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: Staff must produce a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of Wisconsin with in 120 days from date of graduation. Staff who fail to meet the requirements will be placed into progressive corrective per policy FH-HR.001. (If full application is in review by the State of Wisconsin Licensing board the individual will not progress into the corrective action per policy FH-HR.001). Basic Life Support ( BLS ) is required. ACLS 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 To view the full job description please use the link below. -- 3 Requirements -- -- 4 Pay and Benefits -- ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: