Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin
Provide hands-on respiratory therapy assistance to patients while gaining real-world clinical experience. Support the healthcare team in delivering patient-centered care within the Gundersen Health System.
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Are you a Respiratory Therapist student who has completed your first year of an Associate’s degree program and are beginning your fall semester?
Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System has a unique opportunity just for you! Join us as a Respiratory Therapist Assistant and gain hands-on experience while continuing your education. This role is designed to help you grow into a confident and skilled RT, right here at Gundersen.
Why Apply?
✅ Flexible schedule - This is a casual/on-call position and will start in the fall. ✅ Learn while you work ✅ Gain real-world clinical experience ✅ Prepare for a future RT role at Emplify Health ✅ Be part of a supportive and innovative healthcare team
✅ High School Diploma or equivalency and enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s respiratory practitioner program and has completed competencies required by their current clinical experience in the department
✅1 year of experience in a healthcare environment.
✅ Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
This is more than just a job—it’s your first step toward a rewarding career in respiratory care.
Apply today and take the next step in your journey to becoming a Respiratory Therapist!
Emplify Health, a partnership between Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, we serve 67 communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org [HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org] or call 608-775-0267.
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Must be a Respiratory Therapist student who has completed the first year of an associate or bachelor's degree program. Requires a high school diploma, one year of healthcare experience, and current Infant-Adult BLS certification.
Market context
In Wisconsin, allied health openings like neurodiagnostic technician roles are often driven by hospital and clinic needs for skilled diagnostic support. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with BLS, ABRET registration, and prior neurodiagnostic experience, while offering standard benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm whether your EEG, EMG/NCV, or related experience aligns before applying.