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Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN Location: SSH - Milwaukee - West Allis
6:00PM-6:00AM
$46.00 per hour (competitive differentials available for both weekends and nights) Sign on bonus: $4,000 Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. This role focuses heavily on ventilator management, airway maintenance, pulmonary assessment, and ventilator weaning while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes and recovery goals.
We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Us: Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees. Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Evaluating patients and utilizing RT driven protocols to liberate patients from mechanical ventilation and adjust treatment plans within scope. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. Bronchoscopies Arterial blood gases Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families.
Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum
Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent. Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED. Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
Current state licensure is required. ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)
One (1) year of related experience is preferred. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
1+ years experience
About the role
Evaluating patients and utilizing RT driven protocols to liberate patients from mechanical ventilation and adjust treatment plans within scope.