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Regional Float Respiratory Therapist

Ascension·Glendale, Wisconsin

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide advanced respiratory care and evaluate patients experiencing respiratory insufficiencies to develop individualized care plans. Monitor patient conditions, administer treatments, and respond to all emergency resuscitation team calls.

Your future role at a glance Location

  • Milwaukee,
  • WI
  • Facility:
  • Ascension
  • Wisconsin
  • Milwaukee
  • Hospitals
  • Department:
  • Float
  • Staffing
  • Schedule: Nights l Full-time How you'll make an impact in this role Provide advanced respiratory care modalities, including the evaluation and care of patients experiencing respiratory insufficiencies. Assess patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop comprehensive, individualized plans of care based on the diagnosis. Implement and continuously monitor the patient care plan and associated equipment, meticulously recording and communicating changes in the patient's condition. Evaluate respiratory practices, the administration of medications, and treatments based on patient outcomes to ensure effectiveness. Respond to all emergency resuscitation team calls. What minimum qualifications you'll need
  • Licensure /
  • Certification /
  • Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. What additional requirements you'll need No additional preferences.

Life at

Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.

To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board and BLS certification. Education requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years experience, an associate/technical degree, or 4 years of specific job experience.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Assessment
  • Care Plan Development
  • Respiratory Care
  • Emergency Resuscitation
  • Advanced Respiratory Modalities

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Glendale, Wisconsin
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Jul 9, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 270 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Regional float Respiratory Therapist roles in Wisconsin often draw steady demand because hospitals and care settings need licensed clinicians who can cover multiple sites and shifts. These roles are competitive because employers usually want prior experience, Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure before hire, and the flexibility to work across locations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and travel readiness before applying.

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