Respiratory Therapist | PRN

Respiratory Therapists provide a full range of respiratory care modalities, invasive and non-invasive ventilator management, ambulance transports with ventilator dependent patients, hemodynamic monitoring, ABGs, EKGs, cardiac stress tests, cardiac event monitors, Holter monitors, ABP, EEG, PFTs with body plethysmography and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) testing. Job Duties: Provide respiratory care services, including ventilator and BiPAP management, airway management, oxygen therapy, and emergency response.

Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, recommending treatment adjustments as appropriate. Administer respiratory therapy treatments and ensure accurate electronic documentation. Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, medications, and equipment use.

Perform diagnostic testing, including EKGs, pulmonary function testing, stress testing, Holter monitoring, EEGs, and arterial blood gas collection. Assist with hemodynamic monitoring, arterial line management, and critical care procedures. Operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and monitor respiratory and diagnostic equipment to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with departmental and regulatory standards. Utilize electronic health records and clinical systems to document care, manage orders, and maintain patient confidentiality. Conduct equipment rounds, maintain inventory and supplies, and ensure readiness of respiratory and emergency equipment throughout the facility.

Must have obtained the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Entry-Level Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential prior to beginning employment at MMC and must continue to pursue the NBRC’s Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential until it has been successfully completed. Must be a licensed respiratory therapist in the State of Wisconsin within 3 months of hire. Must be certified in basic life support (BLS) within 3 months of hire and keep the certification current.

Benefits and Salary: $34.73 - 43.12 per hour. Commensurate with position and experience. Comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, HSA, dental, 403(b) with employer match of 5%, life insurance, long-term disability, PTO, sick time, EAP, wellness benefits, etc.

As an independent hospital, we live our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of our region. To improve access to care, we have expanded our local specialty and primary care services in our communities. Not far from Duluth, MN, our campus resides in the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin where you can balance work and home life on our beautiful lakes and trails by partaking in personal interests such as biking, cross-country skiing, hiking, fishing, water sports, ATVing, snowmobiling, and much more.