Respiratory Therapist - PRN - flexible schedule

The respiratory therapist applies scientific knowledge, technical expertise and theory to practical clinical problems and is often required to exercise clinical judgment. Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families. Actively participates in resuscitative and emergent situations. Functions within professional and hospital standards.

Responsibilities

Applies scientific knowledge, technical expertise and theory to practical clinical problems; Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families; Actively participates in resuscitative and emergent situations; Functions within professional and hospital standards

Requirements

Completion of respiratory therapy program; Must have a valid Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license; CRT required; Must have current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross; Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification - American Heart Association training required within 6 months; Basic personal computer skills; Must possess analytical skills necessary to resolve complex clinical problems relating to respiratory care issues and patient safety and welfare; Ability to work independently and utilize time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills; Ability to cope with physically and mentally stressful situations; Interpersonal skills which frequently involve collaborating with peers, supervisors and medical staff on issues in order to accomplish objectives for patient care; Ability to stand and walk for up to eighty percent of work time when performing job assignments or responding to emergency calls; Ability to push or pull equipment that may weigh up to 170 lb; Ability to lift equipment/supplies up to 25 lb; Ability to lift or move patients from the neonate to adult; Ability to assemble complex equipment and perform fine motor skills; A desire to serve children and families is essential

Nice to have

RRT strongly preferred before start; At least 1 year of RCP work experience preferred

Benefits

Flexible schedule; PRN schedule options; Sign-on bonus eligibility for PRN RCP hires who transition to an FTE RCP position within 6 months of hire; Robust orientation process