Respiratory Therapist - RCP - RRT

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.

At Children's Wisconsin, we are dedicated to providing exceptional respiratory care to our pediatric patients. We are looking for skilled Respiratory Therapists who are passionate about pediatric care to join our compassionate team. If you thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and have a passion for making a difference in children's lives, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Respiratory Therapist Job Description

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing respiratory care to children in various settings. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting and have a passion for pediatric care, this is your chance to make a real difference one breath at a time.

Respiratory Therapist Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients in various settings.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to therapy.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and management.
• Apply scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and theory to practical clinical problems.
• Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative, and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families.
• Actively participate in resuscitative and emergent situations.
• Function within professional and hospital standards.

Respiratory Therapist Qualifications

• Requires a valid Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Requires CRT. RRT strongly preferred before start for experienced RCPs and/or required within 6 months.
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) training is required within 6 months.
• Education - requires completion of a respiratory therapy program.
• No pediatric work experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with caregivers, colleagues, medical staff, and community partners.

Additional information

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

Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN schedules available. See separate posting(s) for Day shift and/or Weekend Program openings.

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