Select Specialty Hospital - Milwaukee - West Allis·West Allis, Wisconsin
The role focuses on ventilator management, airway maintenance, and pulmonary assessment for critically ill patients. It involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to implement RT-driven protocols and liberate patients from mechanical ventilation.
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.
Minimum requirements: 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 within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).
One (1) year of related experience is preferred. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Candidates must hold an active CRT or RRT credential, current state licensure, and BLS certification. ACLS certification is required within six months of hire, and one year of related experience is preferred.
Market context
Respiratory therapist roles in Wisconsin are typically in steady demand in hospitals and other acute care settings, especially for night coverage. This position is competitive because it requires an active CRT or RRT, current state licensure, BLS, and ACLS within six months, with one year of related experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any recent acute-care or night-shift experience in your application.
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