Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53226

Duration: 3 Months+ (Possible Extension)

Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts per week. Every other weekend rotation.

Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM (All Shifts Available)

Note:

· We have X-ray, CT, MRI, Interventional, Nuclear, Mammography, Sonographer

· Multiple openings in New York and New Jersey.

· Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.

· You can refer your friends or colleagues for this role or any other Tech role; we do offer a referral bonus of $500.

Job Summary:

• Perform respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures in accordance with hospital and departmental policies

• Manage and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies across critical and non-critical care settings

• Provide care to patients of all age groups

Responsibilities:

• Administer respiratory therapies using medical gases, humidification, and aerosol systems

• Perform pulmonary diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatments

• Manage ventilatory support and life support systems

• Administer medications related to cardiopulmonary care

• Maintain natural and artificial airways

• Perform bronchopulmonary clearance and breathing exercises

• Provide patient education and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) support

• Ensure proper use of environmental control systems and respiratory equipment

Required Qualifications and Certifications:

• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

• Minimum 1 year of clinical or hospital experience (general + critical care)

• Wisconsin State License – Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC

• BLS & ACLS certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

•         2+ years of hospital-based respiratory care experience

•         Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care

Additional Certifications (Facility-Specific):

•         NRP (required for select Froedtert locations)

•         Membership with AARC or WSRC (preferred)

Core Skills:

•         Pulmonary diagnostic procedures

•         Ventilatory & life support management

•         Airway maintenance

•         Medication administration

•         Patient education

•         CPR & emergency response

•         Bronchopulmonary clearance

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