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$18.85/hr · p10p90 · $57.20/hr
this role: $33.05/hrmedian $33.05/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 30 posted allied health roles in West Allis, Wisconsin rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about level with the West Allis, Wisconsin median for allied health roles.
The respiratory therapist will perform pulmonary diagnostics, operate specialized ventilators, and provide medication treatments to patients. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment, educating patients on disease management, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure safe patient care.
Department
36402
Aurora
West
Allis
Medical
Center -
Respiratory
Therapy
Services
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 36
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: This is a full-time night shift position.
There is a holiday rotation and weekend obligation
Pay
Range: $33.05 - $49.60 Sign on Bonus $2,500
May be eligible for
Loan
Forgiveness (up to 21k)
Location:
Aurora
Medical
Center -
West
Allis
Pay
Range: $33.05 - $49.60/hour
Schedule: Nights, 0.9 FTE We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range (above) will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Shift differentials for
PM,
Nights,
Weekends (based on job profile) 401(k) company contribution: 3% of your eligible annual salary
AND 401(k) employer match: Dollar for dollar match up to 3% Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range
Major
Responsibilities: Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes. Can identify and address the special needs of patient population specific to department services. Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues. Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility. Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols as prescribed. Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment. Troubleshoots equipment as necessary and identifies the need for service and/or repair. Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management. Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients. Under physician direction, the respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to policies and procedures for a variety of different service areas, perform tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and maintain performance standards and organizational behaviors. Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Provides clear, concise, timely, and accurate patient handoff. Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions. Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner license and an active RRT or CRT credential. A minimum of an associate degree from an accredited respiratory care program is required.
associate degree
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Conflict resolution
Time management
Patient education
Electronic medical records
Medication administration
Safety compliance
Patient assessment
Equipment maintenance
Respiratory therapy
Clinical problem solving
Ventilator operation
Pulmonary diagnostics
Critical care support
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Loan forgiveness
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Parental leave
Educational assistance
Adoption assistance
Sign-on bonus
Shift differentials
Merit increases
401(k) employer match
401(k) company contribution
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$33 - $50/hr
Location
West Allis, Wisconsin
Posted
Aug 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
Licensure,
Registration, and/or
Certification
Required: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices. Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). See Education/Certification Addendum for any additional site-specific requirements.
Education
Required: Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.
Experience
Required: No experience required.
Knowledge,
Skills &
Abilities
Required: Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use. Proficient computer skills, use of e-mail and electronic medical record systems. Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians. Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others. Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Physical
Requirements and
Working
Conditions: Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist. Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally. Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances. Must be able to lift 20 lb from waist to overhead. Must be able to push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances. Must demonstrate stand-pivot transfer from bed to chair. Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person. Must utilize safe body mechanics at all times. 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
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Market context
Wisconsin RT roles need licensure
In Wisconsin, Respiratory Therapist roles are typically driven by ongoing hospital and clinic needs for licensed respiratory care support. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for an accredited associate degree, the required state Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and NBRC credentials such as RRT or CRT, while also valuing strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license and credential status before applying.
