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Advocate Aurora Health

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee

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*Available Shifts:* 1st Shift, Night Shift, Days 3x10, Nights 3x10, and Nights 4x10 - Every 4th weekend & holiday rotation*Sign-On Bonus + Loan Forgiveness up to $20K!*Here, respiratory therapists are more than clinicians - theyre life changers, innovators, and advocates for healthier communities. At *Aurora Health Care*, your expertise helps patients breathe easier, heal faster, and live better. Join one of the nations leading nonprofit health systems where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters.*Why Youll Love Working Here** *Reputation for excellence:* Aurora St. Lukes - Wisconsins largest private hospital - offers nationally recognized care and the states only 24/7 on-site heart-care team.* *Complex, rewarding cases:* Work alongside 1,300+ physicians and 2,000+ nurses across specialties like cardiac care, transplants, neuroscience, and orthopedics.* *Community impact:* Serve a diverse Milwaukee population while supporting vital community-health initiatives.* *Supportive environment:* Access on-site learning resources, continuing-education programs, and comfortable staff amenities.*Total Rewards** Competitive pay with shift & weekend differentials* Sign-on bonus & loan forgiveness up to $20K for eligible teammates* *Professional development pathway opportunities with annual bonus potential up to $6,000** Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits* Paid time off, parental leave, and tuition assistance* 401(k) with 3% company contribution + 3% match* Opportunity for yearly merit increases* Inclusive, supportive team culture*What Youll Do** Provide specialized airway and breathing care across *five ICUs*: Cardiovascular, Coronary, Medical-Respiratory, Neurological, Surgical.* Perform *arterial line placement** Conduct *esophageal balloon placement and monitoring** Utilize *advanced ventilation modes*, including NAVA* Administer *inhaled pulmonary vasodilators** Support *hyperbaric medicine* in one of the nations largest multi-place chambers* Engage in *cutting-edge therapies and complex patient care** Provide exceptional respiratory care for patients* Manage ventilators and perform therapeutic procedures* Administer medications and educate patients and families* Collaborate across care teams to ensure safe, quality outcomes* Mentor new teammates and students*What Youll Bring** Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program (associate degree minimum)* WI Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license* RRT within 12 months or CRT if credentialed prior to Jan 1, 2023* BLS Certification (AHA) and ACLS Certification*Apply now and grow your career with Aurora Health Care!*Work Location: In personby Jobble