Registered Respiratory Therapist Travel
Ascension
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Description
- Assess patients to develop and implement individualized care plans and monitor associated equipment.
- Perform advanced respiratory care modalities and respond to emergency resuscitation codes.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions effectively.
- Evaluate respiratory practices and medication administration based on patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on health conditions and community support resources.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following required:
- Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences:
- 1 year+ of recent RRT experience.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's Milwaukee-based respiratory therapy position calls for a registered therapist to deliver direct patient care across assessment, treatment planning, and emergency response. You'll develop individualized care plans, operate advanced respiratory equipment, respond to codes, and monitor patient progress while communicating outcomes to the clinical team. Patient and family education on health conditions and available resources is also part of the role.
To qualify, you need current RRT credentials from the NBRC and BLS certification (obtained within 30 days of hire if not already held). An associate degree or technical credential plus two years of experience, or four years of direct respiratory therapy work, meets the education requirement. At least one year of recent RRT experience is preferred. Advanced Life Support, neonatal resuscitation, and pediatric advanced life support certifications are valued but not required.
This full-time, in-office role suits someone with active respiratory therapy credentials seeking stable work within a large nonprofit Catholic health system known for supporting its workforce and recognized as a top healthcare employer.
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