Respiratory Therapist

Application Deadline: 3/26/2026

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing pulmonary care in accordance with specific provider orders, department policies and procedures.

The Respiratory Therapist administers pulmonary care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system, performing diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures related to the pulmonary system. The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care across a variety of clinical settings including inpatient and outpatient.

Hours: *.6 FTE - 24 Hours per week

• 8 hour variable shifts - Monday through Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Advocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs, ensuring that they receive high-quality, compassionate care that is tailored to their individual circumstances
• Project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the patient, coworkers, and the organization, as appropriate
• Plans, prepares and administers respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, CPAP, BIPAP therapy, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure
• Airway maintenance, oral and nasal suctioning, and mechanical airway ventilation, and insertion of artificial airway
• Provides support for or independently performs diagnostic pulmonary tests, including bronchoscopies
• Provides developmentally appropriate care to support patients of all ages during their hospitalization
• Develops individualized teaching plans based on the patient's assessed learning needs
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, and nebulized medications, while understanding the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each
• Utilizes the electronic health record, departmental forms, flow charts, and logbooks accurately and consistently in accordance with established protocols and documentation standards
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialized examinations and tests associated with respiratory therapy and understand the reasons for the individual patient’s needs and respiratory therapy plan
• Demonstrates competence and provides for the cleaning, sterilization, assembly and maintenance of equipment and stocking of supplies utilized by respiratory therapy
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care techniques, home therapies, and equipment use
• Provides thorough instructions and appropriate referrals for home care to ensure safe transition and continued respiratory management
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record per hospital and department protocols
• Provides EKG testing support when appropriate and upon request
• Ensure infection control protocols and safety standards are followed in all aspects of patient care
• Respond to emergency situations using appropriate interventions
• Supports multidisciplinary quality assessment and improvement activities and assists manager in updating and maintaining Respiratory Therapy policies
• Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Medical Terminology
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Quality assurance and accreditation standards
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
• Effective English communication in verbal and written format
• Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
• Carry out organization customer service standards
• Basic computer proficiency
• Carry out organization customer service standards
• Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies, and new technologies
• Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure in the State of Wisconsin
• BLS certification is required upon hire
• Must be able to achieve ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire
• Minimum 2 years previous acute care hospital experience required
• Emergency department, critical care experience preferred
• Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure messaging system

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Free scrubs with laundry service
• Free meals
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.