Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Department: Respiratory Therapy Services
Location: Sheboygan, WI 53081

• Active AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by NBRC

• AHA ACLS Certification

• AHA PALS Certification

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care across the continuum. This role delivers evidence-based respiratory therapy services, supports clinical decision-making, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure a safe patient environment and an exceptional patient experience.

• Assess patients using respiratory therapy processes, including pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiographs, hemodynamic values, laboratory data, blood gases, and electrolytes

• Identify and address age-specific and population-specific patient needs

• Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings

• Assist physicians with bedside and procedural support as applicable

• Administer respiratory medications, treatments, and therapies per physician orders and patient-driven protocols

• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; identify need for service or repair

• Educate patients and families on therapy purpose, techniques, self-care, goals, and disease management

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support clinical problem solving and education

• Adapt to policies and procedures across multiple service areas under physician direction

• Provide accurate, timely, and effective patient handoffs

• Promote a culture of safety by identifying risks, reporting safety events, and supporting corrective actions

• Precept, train, and educate new team members, orientees, and students

• Deliver age-appropriate care across the lifespan using principles of growth and development

Required:

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state of practice

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by NBRC within 12 months

• OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential if received prior to January 1, 2023

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Additional site-specific certifications may be required per Education/Certification Addendum.

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

• No prior experience required

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Clinical decision-making for patient care and equipment use

• Proficiency with electronic medical records and computer applications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to build professional relationships with patients, families, physicians, and team members

• Strong time-management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Operate all equipment required to perform job duties

• Lift up to 50 lbs (knee-to-waist and floor-to-waist)

• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs at waist height

• Lift up to 20 lbs overhead

• Push/pull up to 30 lbs of force over long distances

• Perform stand-pivot transfers and sliding transfers with assistance

• Utilize proper body mechanics at all times