Coordinates the safe progression of tracheostomy patients from initial placement to decannulation readiness. Responsibilities include airway management, patient assessment, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
Requirements summary
Requires a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, a state license, and BLS certification. Candidates must have an associate degree in respiratory therapy and at least 2 years of critical care experience in an acute care facility.
Information: This role supports the safe progression of patients with tracheostomies from initial placement through decannulation readiness. Responsibilities include airway management, patient assessment, and interdisciplinary coordination to ensure optimal outcomes. This is primarily a day-shift position (4–5 days per week) with no weekends or holidays required. The role also involves participation in process improvement initiatives to enhance patient care. Pay Range $35.50 - $53.25
Location: Aurora St. Luke’s –
Milwaukee,
WI
Schedule: 1.0
FTE,
Days
Pay
Range: $35.50 - $53.25/hour This role supports the safe progression of patients with tracheostomies from initial placement through decannulation readiness. Responsibilities include airway management, patient assessment, and interdisciplinary coordination to ensure optimal outcomes. This is primarily a day-shift position (4–5 days per week) with no weekends or holidays required. The role also involves participation in process improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
Major
Responsibilities: Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs. Serves as Department liaison and communicates pertinent information to multi-disciplinary team as appropriate. Assists in the coordination and ongoing development of specific programs within the Respiratory Care Department. Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory agencies. Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team. Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible. Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department. Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements. Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Licensure,
Registration, and/or
Certification
Required: Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the State in which they work. Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association required. Advanced certification per facility/department.
Education
Required: Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy required. Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required (or equivalent experience may be considered).
Experience
Required: 2 years of critical care experience in an acute care facility is required.
Knowledge,
Skills &
Abilities
Required: Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and establish working relationships. Effective problem solving, decision making, and delegation skills. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Protected
Health
Information: Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes. Access to verbal, written, and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.
Physical
Requirements and
Working
Conditions: Requires repetitive physical activity. Able to walk and stand to perform duties. Ability to lift 20-50 pounds. Ability to move patients of all age groups. Adequate hearing and eyesight are necessary. Exposure to a working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions. Preferred Job Requirements Preferred Education BSRT preferred BA/BS or higher preferred. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational
Assistance
Program
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