Respiratory Therapist

4 days ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to our patients. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and be committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities:
  • Administer respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
  • Provide medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient-driven respiratory protocols (PDRPs) as prescribed.
  • Clean, maintain, and ensure proper functionality of equipment.
  • Educate and instruct patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
  • Facilitate clinical problem solving and collaborate with other departments to provide education on managing patients.
Requirements:
  • Respiratory Therapist certification (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 45 days.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
  • Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
  • Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Specialist (NPS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 0 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
  • Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
  • No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Effective organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making for patient care and equipment use.
  • Proficient computer skills, use of electronic 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.
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.

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