Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Milwaukee, WI 53226
Duration: 3 Months+ (Possible Extension)
       
Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts per week. Every other weekend rotation.
Shift:  6:00 AM – 6:30 PM (All Shifts Available)
 
Note:

• We have X-ray, CT, MRI, Interventional, Nuclear, Mammography, Sonographer
• Multiple openings in New York and New Jersey.
• Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.
• You can refer your friends or colleagues for this role or any other Tech role; we do offer a referral bonus of $500.

 
Job Summary:

• Perform respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures in accordance with hospital and departmental policies
• Manage and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies across critical and non-critical care settings
• Provide care to patients of all age groups

 
Responsibilities:

• Administer respiratory therapies using medical gases, humidification, and aerosol systems
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatments
• Manage ventilatory support and life support systems
• Administer medications related to cardiopulmonary care
• Maintain natural and artificial airways
• Perform bronchopulmonary clearance and breathing exercises
• Provide patient education and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) support
• Ensure proper use of environmental control systems and respiratory equipment

 
Required Qualifications and Certifications:

• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program
• Minimum 1 year of clinical or hospital experience (general + critical care)
• Wisconsin State License – Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC
• BLS & ACLS certifications

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hospital-based respiratory care experience
• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care

 
Additional Certifications (Facility-Specific):

• NRP (required for select Froedtert locations)
• Membership with AARC or WSRC (preferred)

 
Core Skills:

• Pulmonary diagnostic procedures
• Ventilatory & life support management
• Airway maintenance
• Medication administration
• Patient education
• CPR & emergency response
• Bronchopulmonary clearance