Respiratory Therapist - PRN - flexible schedule

About the role

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

The respiratory therapist applies scientific knowledge, technical expertise and theory to practical clinical problems and is often required to exercise clinical judgment. Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families. Actively participates in resuscitative and emergent situations. Functions within professional and hospital standards.

• Completion of respiratory therapy program.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
• CRT required and RRT strongly preferred before start.
• For PRN roles, at least 1 year of RCP work experience is preferred.
• Must have current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) training is required within 6 months.

• Basic personal computer skills required.
• Must possess analytical skills necessary to resolve complex clinical problems relating to respiratory care issues and patient safety and welfare.
• Ability to work independently and utilize time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to cope with physically and mentally stressful situations.
• Interpersonal skills which frequently involve collaborating with peers, supervisors and medical staff on issues in order to accomplish objectives for patient care.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to eighty percent of work time when performing job assignments or responding to emergency calls.
• Ability to push or pull equipment that may weigh up to 170 lb. Ability to lift equipment/supplies up to 25 lb. Ability to lift or move patients from the neonate to adult. Ability to assemble complex equipment and perform fine motor skills.

PRN Tier I

• Three (3) - 12 hour shifts = 36 hours per 6 week schedule

PRN Tier II

• Four (4)- 12 hour shifts = 48 hours per 6 week schedule

PRN Tier III

• Six (6)- 12 hour shifts = 72 hours per 6 week schedule
• PRN RCP hires that transition to an FTE RCP position within 6 months of hire are eligible for the sign-on bonus typically reserved only for new hires

Note: Pediatric work experience is NOT required. A desire to serve children and families is essential. Children's has a robust orientation process.

Certifications/Licenses

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care