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Job description
Details
Client Name
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center Janesville
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Allied
Specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Job ID
Weekly Pay
$
Shift Details
Shift
Nights
Scheduled Hours
36
Job Order Details
Start Date
09/29/2026
End Date
12/29/2026
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Job Description
A Respiratory Therapist is needed for a position offering 36 hours per week, comprised of three 12-hour shifts during the night. The schedule includes every other weekend and a rotating holiday requirement, with shifts starting at 1800 and concluding at 0630.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform routine therapies to assist in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of cardiopulmonary status.
Conduct emergency rounds, oxygen saturation checks, and titrate oxygen per established protocols during treatment rounds.
Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation, making parameter recommendations based on clinical assessment and laboratory values.
Administer therapies in compliance with universal precautions, employing sound judgment in patient evaluations.
Facilitate ongoing evaluation of treatment regimens, including medication delivery and oxygen administration, based on physician orders.
Assess patients clinically before and after the administration of medications or procedures, recommending appropriate therapy adjustments.
Monitor, educate, and document patients and their families regarding therapies, medications, and treatment goals.
Demonstrate proficiency in setting up, calibrating, and troubleshooting mechanical ventilation equipment and performing therapeutic procedures.
Respond to emergency situations within the facility, providing critical support in accordance with established guidelines.
Transport patients on mechanical ventilation and critically ill patients for intra-facility procedures and testing.
Deliver developmentally appropriate care to diverse patient populations, addressing age-related and cultural needs.
Engage in community education events related to respiratory therapies and disease processes.
Pursue self-development through continuing education and participation in in-service training to enhance respiratory care services.
Requirements Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program; education verification is mandatory.
Active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from The National Board for Respiratory Care.
AHA Provider Level BLS certification.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
Shift Information
Nights - Three 12-hour shifts from 1800 to 0630, with commitment to every other weekend and holiday coverage.
Minimum Years of Experience
Less than 1 year of experience is required.
Certifications / Requirements BLS/BCLS certification.
NRP certification.
RRT credential.
Client Details
Address
1000 Mineral Point Avenue
City
Janesville
State
WI
Zip Code
53548
Worksite address
janesville, WI, 53546, US
Who can apply
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