Regional Float Respiratory Therapist

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: Multiple Ascension sites
• Department/Specialty: Float Staffing
• Schedule: Night Shift l Full-time

• Provide advanced respiratory care modalities, including the evaluation and care of patients experiencing respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop comprehensive, individualized plans of care based on the diagnosis.
• Implement and continuously monitor the patient care plan and associated equipment, meticulously recording and communicating changes in the patient's condition.
• Evaluate respiratory practices, the administration of medications, and treatments based on patient outcomes to ensure effectiveness.
• Respond to all emergency resuscitation team calls.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.