Respiratory Therapist

Join our healthcare team as a dedicated Respiratory Therapist, assisting in and performing a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic regimes. This role is essential in providing critical respiratory care, including ventilator management, airway care, and various cardiopulmonary procedures. Responsibilities Assist in and perform therapeutic and diagnostic regimes, including: Medical gases and environmental control systems. Application and monitoring of mechanical ventilator support. Artificial airway insertion, care, and management. Bronchopulmonary hygiene. Pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures. Protocol‑driven care, manual resuscitation, and airway management. Pulmonary rehabilitation. Performs tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system, obtains physiological specimens, and interprets physiological data. Provides safe and appropriate aerosolized medication. Sets up, monitors, adjusts, and manages patient/ventilator systems. Provides artificial airway care and management, including insertion of airways in emergency situations. Maintains appropriate documentation (written and in MIS) for all diagnostic and therapeutic services. Performs spirometric studies, including FVC, SVC, and MVV. Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for department‑specific services. Administers medications in a timely manner, safely, and in accordance with policy and procedure. Selected RTs may also perform: Insertion and management of endotracheal tubes (upon completion of designated training and competency). Insertion and maintenance of various vascular access devices (upon completion of designated training and competency). Minimum Requirements Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy. Licensure: Eligible to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin. Certification: Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire. Current NRP certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or eligible to sit for the registry exam. Registry Credential must be completed within 12 months of hire date. Graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Care and ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $26.25 to $39.50 per hour (based on experience). Shift Differential: Evening and Night shift differential available. Medical, dental, and vision benefits. 403(b) company match available. Tuition reimbursement. Employee discount program. Competitive PTO. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr