Froedtert Health is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 05/20/2024
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
DAYS,NOCS,WEEKENDS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION PAYS BI-WEEKLY (EVERY TWO WEEKS)
Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner
Location: Manitowoc, WI
Contract: 13 Week assignment
Shift: 36 hours/week. 12-hour shifts. DAYS,NOCS,WEEKENDS
Join the Direct Temp contract talent pool at Froedtert Health, working through RightSourcing a premier contingent management partner. The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma Center at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes five hospitals, more than 1,700 physicians and nearly 40 health centers and clinics, draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
Administers all available Respiratory Care procedures as ordered by a physician.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/EXPECTATIONS
• Always performs and administers all general floor therapies and basic testing in a timely manner and according to standard operating procedures, including: Oxygen therapy, IPPB and hand held nebulizers, CPT, Incentive spirometry, Oximetry, and Peak flows.
• Routinely performs all duties associated with ventilatory management and care of artificial airways with expertise and confidence. Performs efficiently/competently in code blue situations. Competent management of ventilators. Provides airway management. Responds quickly to all Rapid Response calls and provides needed expertise.
• Proactively identifies patient/family learning needs and provides personalized education in a manner that patient/family can understand.
• Always provides ongoing patient assessments; making recommendations to physician when appropriate with respect to patients' specific respiratory needs.
• Always cleans, troubleshoots, maintains, and operates all respiratory care equipment; maintains adequate inventory of supplies and assures appropriate supplies are stocked.
• Consistently performs testing accurately and according to standard operating procedures. Procures arterial blood skillfully and analyzes sample. Performs PFT screen/PFT testing according to protocol.
Previous respiratory care experience preferred. Must be CPR certified. Excellent communication skills required.
Graduate of an accredited school for Respiratory Care required. Must be registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or eligible and licensed by the State of Wisconsin or eligible. If eligible, must obtain certification and licensure within one year of hire.
Froedtert Health Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Froedtert Health
The Froedtert & MCW health network includes ten hospital locations, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics.
For health care professionals, Froedtert Health provides a work environment full of encouragement, innovation, collaboration, and respect.
Join the Direct Temp contract talent pool at Froedtert Health, working through RightSourcing a premier contingent management partner.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program