Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Contract: 13 weeks
Schedule: Days -3x12 hour shifts per week. 0600-1830. Every other weekend rotation
Requirements: 2+ years experience as RRT | -Current State of Wisconsin License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
-Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
-BLS
-ACLS
Join the Direct Temp contract talent pool at Froedtert Health, working through RightSourcing a premier contingent management partner! 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 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes five hospitals, more than 1,700 physicians and nearly 40 health centers and clinics, draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
Job Summary: -A Respiratory Care Practitioner performs designated Respiratory Care and Pulmonary diagnostic procedures, in accordance with established policies and procedures by the department and hospital, in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. -The Respiratory Care services include, but are not limited to, the following activities performed upon physician order: Therapeutic treatment and diagnostic testing performed with use of medical gases and equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, and aerosols. -Administration of medications to the cardiopulmonary system. -Ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems. -Bronchopulmonary clearance and breathing exercises. -Patient education; cardiopulmonary resuscitation. -Maintenance of natural and artificial airways. -These procedures are performed in critical care and non-critical care areas, on patients of all ages. -Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Froedtert Health System. -Other duties as assigned. Required Skills & Experience: -Minimum of 1 year of worked or educational clinical experience in both general and critical care. Preferred Skills & Experience: -2+ years of experience in a hospital setting providing respiratory care.
Required Education:
-Associate Degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program.
Preferred Education:
-Bachelor's degree for Respiratory Care.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Current State of Wisconsin License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
-Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
-BLS
-ACLS
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) membership.
RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) expected pay package may vary and/or include certain benefits like: Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K