Aurora Health Care
This role is provided by Aurora Health Care. Your pay will be based on your skills and experience.
Base pay range $32.45/hr - $48.70/hr
Location Aurora Medical Center Lakeland - W3985 County Road NN. Elkhorn, WI
Schedule Night Shift, 0.9 FTE, 3 shifts per week, Weekend rotation and Holiday rotation per department needs.
Benefits
Shift differentials for PM, Nights, Weekends (based on job profile)
401(k) company contribution: 3% of your eligible annual salary and 401(k) employer match: dollar for dollar match up to 3%
Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range
Major Responsibilities
Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes.
Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non‑critical care venues.
Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient‑driven respiratory protocols as prescribed.
Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment. Troubleshoots equipment as necessary.
Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self‑care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients.
Under physician direction, the respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to policies and procedures for a variety of service areas.
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm.
Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
See Education/Certification Addendum for any additional site‑specific requirements.
Education Required Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with a minimum of an associate degree.
Experience Required No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use.
Proficient computer skills, use of e‑mail and electronic medical record systems.
Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians.
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
Demonstrates time‑management skills with an ability to multi‑task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist.
Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally.
Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances.
Must be able to lift 20 lb from waist to overhead.
Must be able to push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances.
Must demonstrate stand‑pivot transfer from bed to chair.
Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person.
Must utilize safe body mechanics at all times.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Base pay range $32.45/hr - $48.70/hr
Location Aurora Medical Center Lakeland - W3985 County Road NN. Elkhorn, WI
Schedule Night Shift, 0.9 FTE, 3 shifts per week, Weekend rotation and Holiday rotation per department needs.
Benefits
Shift differentials for PM, Nights, Weekends (based on job profile)
401(k) company contribution: 3% of your eligible annual salary and 401(k) employer match: dollar for dollar match up to 3%
Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range
Major Responsibilities
Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes.
Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non‑critical care venues.
Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient‑driven respiratory protocols as prescribed.
Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment. Troubleshoots equipment as necessary.
Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self‑care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients.
Under physician direction, the respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to policies and procedures for a variety of service areas.
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm.
Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
See Education/Certification Addendum for any additional site‑specific requirements.
Education Required Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with a minimum of an associate degree.
Experience Required No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use.
Proficient computer skills, use of e‑mail and electronic medical record systems.
Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians.
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
Demonstrates time‑management skills with an ability to multi‑task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist.
Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally.
Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances.
Must be able to lift 20 lb from waist to overhead.
Must be able to push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances.
Must demonstrate stand‑pivot transfer from bed to chair.
Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person.
Must utilize safe body mechanics at all times.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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