Respiratory Care Practitioner I

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.100000

Shift: Shift 4

Job Summary:

• The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 1 is an entry-level RCP.

• The RCP 1 demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups.

• The RCP 1 performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care areas.

• The RCP 1 demonstrates competency as outlined in the RCP I COT.

• The RCP 1 focuses on developing critical thinking skills.

• Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

Successful completion of all clinical rotations for respiratory therapy program is required.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Associate Degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required. Bachelor degree preferred.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required within 12 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within 6 months of hire (CHD only); Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) preferred (CHD only). American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) membership is preferred. Advanced certification with crisis de-escalation (MANDT), Hospital HazMat, or special pathogens is preferred.

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 workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.