Children's Wisconsin
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to pediatric patients across various clinical settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans and educate families on respiratory management.
Requires a valid Wisconsin RCP license, CRT and RRT certifications, and BLS certification. Completion of a respiratory therapy program is required, with PALS certification needed within six months.
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing respiratory care to children in various settings. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting and have a passion for pediatric care, this is your chance to make a real difference one breath at a time. Respiratory Therapist Key Responsibilities: Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients in various settings. Administer respiratory therapy treatments and procedures. Monitor and evaluate patient responses to therapy. Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans. Educate patients and families on respiratory care and management. Apply scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and theory to practical clinical problems. Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative, and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families. Actively participate in resuscitative and emergent situations. Function within professional and hospital standards. Respiratory Therapist Qualifications: Requires a valid Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license. Requires CRT and RRT. Certified Respiratory Therapist and Registered Respiratory Therapist. Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) training (or required within 6 months). Education - requires completion of a respiratory therapy program. Demonstrated ability Note: No Pediatric work experience is required. A desire to serve children and families is essential. Children's has a robust orientation process. https://childrenswi.org/careers/switching-to-pediatrics Click here to learn more: https://childrenswi.org/careers/who-we-hire/respiratory-therapist Other full-time, part-time, and PRN Respiratory Therapist schedule options are also available and posted separately Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine. Please let us know a little about yourself so we can connect on future openings!
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