RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

RESPIRATORY THERAPISTCompassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.Aspirus Wausau Hospital is seeking a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST to join our RESPIRATORY THERAPY team! Whether experienced or a new graduate, Aspirus offers an extended on-boarding process including providing mentorship to help you be successful!You will provide 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."Aspirus Wausau Hospital Respiratory Therapists practice at the top of their license. We have a strong Assess and Treat and Ventilator management protocols, along with advanced practices such as Arterial Line placement and Intubation. We have Adult Medical and Cardiac ICUs and a Neonatal ICU. Our therapists are a part of our NICU transport team and support a busy Trauma Certified Emergency Department. We have a clinical ladder for those who qualify after 2 years of joining out team. We are a growing department and welcome new team members."HOURS:.9 FTE/72 hours every two weeks, every third weekend, night shift (7pm-6:30am)Experience/QualificationsKnowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols normally acquired through graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an Associate Degree.An active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.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.Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care, experience with electrocardiography, arterial monitoring and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) beneficial.ACLS beneficial. Acceptable certification is the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Course or the American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course including a hands-on skills practice session with an AHA ACLS or PALS instructor or by using a voice assisted manikin (VAM) system.Employee Benefits$10,000 sign on bonusShift differential on Night and weekendsFull 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.Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.Credentials: Essential: * RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER * CPR or BLS * REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPISTCredential source: Essential: * National Board for Respiratory Care