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Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • We Are Hiring
  • Location: Oshkosh, WI
  • Facility: Mercy Hospital
  • Department/Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
  • Schedule: Full-Time, Weekends

What You Will Do

Lead compassionate patient interactions by conducting comprehensive assessments that serve as the foundation for personalized, life-changing care plans.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team to synchronize treatment strategies, ensuring every patient receives seamless and holistic support throughout their recovery.

Document patient care journeys with precision to maintain a high-standard clinical narrative that guarantees safety and continuity across the healthcare continuum.

Advocate for patient needs and health literacy by translating complex clinical information into clear, actionable guidance for families and caregivers.

Optimize departmental workflows by identifying opportunities for improvement, directly contributing to a more efficient environment for staff and a better experience for patients.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop personalized care plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic recovery. Maintain precise clinical documentation and advocate for patient health literacy while optimizing departmental workflows.

Requirements

Requires a Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board and BLS certification. Education requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, an associate/technical degree, or 4 years of applicable experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningPatient AdvocacyMultidisciplinary CollaborationWorkflow Optimization

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

3
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
13%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Oshkosh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$262k
Typical market rent
$1,246/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance
Wellness plans
Retirement benefits with employer match
Long-term disability
Short-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Parental leave