Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Our friendly work environment fosters teamwork which helps you to build strong relationships with your colleagues. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals who share your passion for Respiratory Therapy and patient care. With flexible scheduling options available, we strive to accommodate your needs and preferences.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist in our rural hospital setting, you will have a manageable workload providing you the opportunity to focus on your patient care with a diverse caseload that includes both inpatients and outpatients.

Working closely with our nursing staff and providers, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that collaborates to deliver comprehensive care to our patients. Whether you are assisting in emergency traumas or participating in neonatal resuscitation, your contributions will be valued and appreciated.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Vernon Memorial Healthcare, you will perform diagnostic and function tests, create treatment plans, and monitor patients' progress. You will also have the opportunity to perform phlebotomies and IV starts/removals as necessary and educate patients on administering treatments and utilizing equipment.

This Registered Respiratory Therapist position requires a Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and current CPR certification. Phlebotomy and/or IV experience a plus.

Hours for this Registered Respiratory Therapist position are 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a, 0.60 FTE, 4 shifts per bi-weekly pay period, with a weekend and holiday rotation. No on-call required!

In addition to no on-call, we offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability insurance, along with a generous Paid Time Off policy and a 401k savings plan. Night and weekend differentials, as well as holiday pay, are provided as part of our commitment to recognizing your hard work and dedication. Minimum starting rate $30.57 per hour depending on experience.

We are a Critical Access Hospital with Rural Health Clinics looking for enthusiastic people who share in our mission, vision, and values to join our team. Bring your talent and skills to a place where you'll feel appreciated and experience rewarding work. Be part of a culture that practices teamwork, kindness, and collaboration.

Vernon Memorial Healthcare is an award-winning organization for Patient Experience and for Patient Quality. Vernon Memorial Healthcare has been caring for the Viroqua area, as an independent, non-profit organization, since 1951. We have an Orthopedic and General Surgery center and a modern medical office building along with family practice clinics and retail pharmacies.

VMH's orthopedic team has received several awards for their commitment to excellence over the years, including:

• America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™ for 3 Years in a Row
• America's Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ for 11 Years in a Row
• Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 10 Years in a Row
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 18 Years in a Row
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 3 Years in a Row

Located near the Mississippi River, La Crosse and Madison, it is a great place to live, with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities and excellent public and private schools. Visit for more information on our thriving community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Education:

Associates or better in Respiratory Care.

Licenses & Certifications

Resp Care Prac

BLS Basic Life Support

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