Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures per department and hospital policies
• Delivers treatment, management, control, and diagnostic evaluation for cardiopulmonary conditions
• Services include medical gas therapy, aerosol/humidification therapy, medication administration, ventilator support, bronClientulmonary clearance, airway maintenance, patient education, and CPR
• Provides care across critical and non-critical settings for patients of all ages.
• Supports Client’s mission, vision, and values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate Degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program – Required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care – Preferred.

Required Licensure & Certifications:

• State of Wisconsin License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner – Required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Required.
• BLS – Required.
• ACLS – Required.

Preferred Licensure & Certifications:

• Membership with AARC and WSRC – Preferred.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (work or educational) in both general and critical care – Required.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of hospital-based respiratory care experience – Preferred.