Respiratory Care Practitioner

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location:

US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility. This job

is ON - SITE. FTE: 0.001000 Shift: Shift 4 Schedule: 4-12hour shifts per

6 week schedule. 1 holiday per year as assigned. must be able to work

days and nights. must cross-train to FMFH within 12 months of hire. Job

Summary: The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2 is highly proficient

in the management and delivery of respiratory care. Demonstrates

competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient

populations and age groups. Performs and interacts as a healthcare

professional administering respiratory care procedures acute care areas

and critical care areas. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the

mastery of clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT. Precepts students

on rotation. Exhibits leadership skills and is able to act as lead

therapist as needed. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services

Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in

accordance with the hospital\'s policies and procedures. EXPERIENCE

DESCRIPTION: Minimum of 1 year of experience plus the ability to show

RCP II competency within 6 months of hire/transfer into role is

required. 3+ years of experience in a hospital setting providing

respiratory care is preferred. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Associate degree

from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required.

Bachelor\'s degree is preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Critical

thinking skills are required. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: State of Wisconsin

license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required; Registered

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care

(NBRC) is required. For incumbents in this role prior to 7/1/21, the

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be accepted in lieu of the

RRT. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare

Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required. American Heart

Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.

Advanced specialty credential from the NBRC or Asthma Educator

Certification(AE-C) from the National Asthma Educator Certification

Board (NAECB) is preferred. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within 6 months of hire

(CHD only). Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers

a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may

be eligible for the following: \* Paid time off \* Growth opportunity-

Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities \*

Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin \* Referral

bonuses \* Retirement plan - 403b \* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics \*

Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy

Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym

memberships, travel and other work life benefits available The Froedtert

& the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a

partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of

Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation,

medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern

Wisconsin\'s only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma

center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The

Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly

2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw

patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. We are proud to be

an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment

that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforc To view

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