Respiratory Therapist - Weekender, Day Shift (Healthcare)
Work Schedule:
80% FTE, 32 hours per week. Rotating 8 and 12 hour shifts. Holiday and weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
- Day; 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM.
We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to:
- Provide treatment and diagnostic respiratory services with patients and families
- Work with an inter-disciplinary team to ensure high quality patient care
- Act as a resource to physicians and health care professionals
Education:
Minimum - Graduate of a COARC accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.
Work Experience:
Minimum - Recent Respiratory Therapist experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum –
- Licensed as a RCP in the State of Wisconsin.
- CPR Certified.
- RRT Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care for individuals with greater than six months post-graduation. RRT eligible new graduates must obtain the RRT credential within 6 months of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required for any AFCH RT position within 6 months of hire.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Ability to effectively educate others
- Ability to perform advanced Respiratory Therapy procedures independently and have good problem-solving skills
- Extensive knowledge of home respiratory equipment
- Knowledge of RAD guidelines and Medicare regulations
- Excellent verbal and written skills and be effective in time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of professionals and home care companies
- Ability to display leadership and professionalism while in the workforce.
- Interprets selective laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team and external customers.
Physical Requirements:
Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.
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