Respiratory Therapist

2 months ago
United States$50.33/hrPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapist

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois as a Respiratory Therapist in United States. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs routine therapies that aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of their cardiopulmonary status. Will Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation.

Key Responsibilities

  • AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs routine therapies that aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of their cardiopulmonary status.
  • Will Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
  • Makes parameter recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, patient compliance, patient response, laboratory values, and patient status.

Requirements

  • All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure. ☐Occupational Exposure: Category B
  • Some partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure. ☐Occupational Exposure: Category C

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $50.33/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois as a Respiratory Therapist.

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary Status EvaluationInvasive VentilationNon-invasive VentilationClinical AssessmentMedication DeliveryOxygen AdministrationPatient AssessmentMechanical VentilatorsPulmonary Function ScreensHigh Level DisinfectionEmergency RoundsAirway ManagementChest CompressionsPatient EducationElectronic Medical Record DocumentationPoint of Care Testing
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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

This position also offers production-based compensation: $50 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiopulmonary Status Evaluation, Invasive Ventilation, Non-invasive Ventilation, Clinical Assessment, Medication Delivery, Oxygen Administration, Patient Assessment, Mechanical Ventilators. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist performs routine therapies for cardiopulmonary treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation, including initiating, monitoring, and weaning invasive and non-invasive ventilation based on clinical assessments and patient status. Responsibilities also involve ongoing evaluation of tre...

Benefits package: Retirement, Time Off, On-demand Pay, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockford, Illinois
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Benefits & Perks

Retirement
Time Off
On-demand Pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

2mo ago