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Respiratory Therapist - $32-48 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health

Milwaukee, WI
1 day ago
$32.45 - $48.70

Job Description

Join Advocate Aurora Health as a Respiratory Therapist and make a difference in patient care. Utilize your skills in pulmonary diagnostics and therapies while working in a supportive environment that values professional development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support assessment of patients using various skills
  • Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care
  • Provide medication treatments and therapies per physician orders
  • Clean and maintain equipment, troubleshooting as necessary
  • Educate patients on therapy and disease management
  • Collaborate with other departments for patient management
  • Demonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Promote a culture of safety and report patient safety events
  • Teach and precept new teammates and students

Required Qualifications

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program

Benefits & Perks

Shift differentials for PM, Nights, Weekends401(k) company contribution and employer matchOpportunity for yearly merit increasesHoliday PayGuaranteed HoursContinuing EducationPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsMileage reimbursementEmployee assistance programsMedical, Dental, and Vision benefitsLife insuranceDiscount program