The respiratory therapist provides therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative, and supportive services for patients of all ages. They actively participate in resuscitative and emergent situations while ensuring optimal patient care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Wisconsin and be certified as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Additional certifications in BLS and PALS are also required.
At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children's Wisconsin in Neenah is the only hospital in the Fox Valley dedicated exclusively to the care of kids.
Our pediatric care providers know that little bodies respond differently to illness and treatment.
Outstanding care providers, coupled with kindhearted care and explanations kids can understand, makes Children’s Wisconsin the best choice for your sick or injured child.
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.
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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.
Essential Functions - Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.
Modifies approach and communication to accommodate different developmental levels of children/families with emphasis on allaying fears and explaining procedures and treatments.
Demonstrates a commitment to customer service as well as behavior that enhances the image of the department and organization. - Initiates, performs and maintains Respiratory Care Competencies in accordance with all quality and safety standards.
Understands expected outcomes and with that knowledge, determines techniques for ensuring optimal patient care.
Demonstrates prioritization, critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Performs tasks as necessary including, but not limited to, orientation, student and staff precepting, and relief charge.
Accurately bills for respiratory care modalities.
Identifies and responds to emergent/urgent situations while maintaining competency in BLS, C-spine immobilization, Trauma class, NRP and PALS as applicable. - Participates in the discharge process in a collaborative manner with patients, families and the health care team.
Provides and documents education to patients/families to promote wellness, and enhance adaptation to illness, injury, health conditions and/or special health care needs.
Participates as an active member of the case management process. - Acts as a team member and collaborates with the health care team to assure a team approach which provides efficient patient care practices.
Communicates and collaborates effectively in a timely manner.
Maintains good working relationships with the health care team in solving problems/issues in delivery of services.
Provides constructive feedback to peers, resolves conflicts and issues in a timely manner and refers issues to appropriate management as necessary.
Keeps supervisor/charge therapist apprised of shift activities and workflow issues.
Seeks counsel and or assistance from the RCS Leadership Team and Medical Director when appropriate.
Licenses and Certifications: - License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin required - RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care required - BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required - PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required Patient Care Responsibility - Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.
Required for All Jobs: - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. - Employment is at-will.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.
We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness.
We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.
In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options.
Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team.
Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best.
Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.
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