RESPIRATORY THERAPIST Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Rhinelander, WI Full Time (.9 FTE, 72 hours every pay period) WEEKEND ONLY NIGHTS, 12-hour shifts (7pm-7am), Friday-Sunday Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration.
Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every.
Single. Day.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics, and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments. Assists in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public regarding respiratory disease and care. Provides respiratory care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Interprets patient information and understands treatment needs depending on the age of patients under care. Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development, and intellectual/language development. Experience/Qualifications: Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols is normally acquired through graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an associate degree.
An active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license required. Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin, and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED.
(See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy). Employee Benefits Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status. PTO accrual from day one!
Generous retirement plan with match available. Wellness program for employees and their families. Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital campus offers the best in health care services, including advanced medical imaging, high-tech surgical services a state-of-the-art birthing center, comprehensive women's health services and 13,000 square-foot cancer center equipped with the latest technology, rivaling those of hospitals located in major cities.
We provide direct access to primary and specialty care, meaning patients in Wisconsin's Northwoods don't have to travel to receive world-class care. To learn more about Rhinelander click the following link: Rhinelander, Wisconsin . Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others. As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org. Click here to learn more.
Credentials: Essential: * CPR or BLS * RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER