Respiratory Therapist

1 week ago

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

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a per diem / prn Float Respiratory Therapist for a per diem / prn job in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Shift: Flexible
  • Employment Type: Per Diem

Location: Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, WI 54311

Pay Range: $31.10 - $46.60/hour

Major Responsibilities:
  • Utilize respiratory therapy processes to support patient assessment, incorporating pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiographs, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlate blood gases and electrolytes.
  • Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues, assisting physicians with bedside or other procedures as applicable.
  • Administer medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient-driven respiratory protocols as prescribed.
  • Clean, maintain, and ensure proper functionality of equipment, troubleshooting as necessary and identifying the need for service and/or repair.
  • 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.
  • Under physician direction, adapt and comply with policies and procedures for various service areas, perform tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment, and maintain performance standards and organizational behaviors.
  • Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, providing clear, concise, timely, and accurate patient handoff.
  • Promote a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm, reporting patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner.
  • Teach, educate, and precept new teammates, orientees, and students.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, possessing 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 their age-specific needs.
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.
  • Demonstrate human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians.
  • Demonstrate time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Operate 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.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R127756. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist (Rt) Pool A

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion, and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools, and resources for orientation, education, and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.

Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.

Benefits:
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program

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