Respiratory Therapist

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

2 days ago

Wisconsin$63,627 - $98,634Part TimeRespiratory Therapist

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois as a Respiratory Therapist – Nights, 2x12hr Shifts in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

Down Critical Care and Adult Critical Care Units using protocol driven care. Provides critical and emergent care, airway stabilization and management, non

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $63,627 - $98,634

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois as a Respiratory Therapist – Nights, 2x12hr Shifts.

Key Skills

Respiratory CareAirway ManagementMechanical VentilationNon-invasive VentilationPatient AssessmentCardiopulmonary EvaluationEmergency CareBlood Gas AnalysisTherapeutic BronchoscopiesPulmonary Function ScreensCPRNRPInterpersonal SkillsMathematical SkillsClinical DocumentationPatient Education

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and hold a valid IL and/or WI Respiratory Care Practitioner license. RRT certification is required, though CRT is accepted if the candidate earns RRT within one year of hire.

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois lists compensation for this psychologist position at $30k to $47k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wisconsin.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care, Airway Management, Mechanical Ventilation, Non-invasive Ventilation, Patient Assessment, Cardiopulmonary Evaluation, Emergency Care, Blood Gas Analysis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The RRT provides comprehensive respiratory care, including airway stabilization and ventilator management, for pediatric and adult patients across various critical care units. They are responsible for initiating and monitoring therapies, performing clinical assessments, and responding to emergent re...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, FSA/HSA Options, Generous PTO, Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave, Tuition and Certification Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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