Respiratory Care Practitioner

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI


Facility: St. Francis Hospital


Department: Respiratory Therapy


Schedule: Night Shift | Full-time


Sign-on Bonus: Available

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls.
• Educate the patient and family about the patient's health condition and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred for current incumbents who have been grandfathered into their roles at St. Francis per the collective bargaining agreement in place.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred for current incumbents who have been grandfathered into their roles at St. Francis per the collective bargaining agreement in place.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• 40/52 weekends of the year | Friday, Saturday, Sundays | 6:30 PM - 7 AM
• 3 years adult critical care experience. Arterial line and intubation competence preferred.
• Must be willing to train in placement of advanced lines (ie arterial, mid-line /PICC) insertions needed

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Responsibilities

• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls.
• Educate the patient and family about the patient's health condition and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred for current incumbents who have been grandfathered into their roles at St. Francis per the collective bargaining agreement in place.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred for current incumbents who have been grandfathered into their roles at St. Francis per the collective bargaining agreement in place.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.