Respiratory Therapist - 0.5-0.9 FTE

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPRHis looking for a team member to join our Respiratory Therapy Department in the role of Registered Respiratory Therapist.This positionis a 0.5-0.9 FTE, based on candidate preference and will be responsible for performing assessments designed to gather data relevant to the patients individual respiratory care needs, developing a plan of care, implementing the plan, providing treatment and diagnostic services, organizing care, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the treatment/care provided......Position SummaryThe Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing assessments designed to gather data relevant to the patients individual respiratory care needs, developing a plan of care, implementing the plan, providing treatment and diagnostic services, organizing care, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the treatment/care provided. The Respiratory Therapist performs pulmonary function testing, sleep oximetry testing, EKG services and a variety of other services. The Respiratory Therapist is also responsible for patient, family, and staff education as it relates to patient’s pulmonary condition.Education Requirements/Licensure/Certification/RegistrationAssociate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy programRegistered Respiratory TherapistValid license in these state of WisconsinCPR CertificationACLS Certification preferredNeonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) or obtained within one year of hire FTE: 0.5-0.9 (20-36 hours per week) Shift: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm On call:1-2 overnight weekly (3:30pm-7am), every third-fourth weekend (7am-7am) depending on staffing and rotating holidays. There is a one hour response time for call.