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Job description
Details
Client Name
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Allied Technician
Specialty
Respiratory Therapist
Job ID
Weekly Pay
$
Shift Details
Shift
3X12 Nights
Scheduled Hours
36
Job Order Details
Start Date
09/21/2026
End Date
12/21/2026
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for a position that requires commitment to 36 hours a week, comprised of three 12-hour shifts. The schedule includes every other weekend and a rotating holiday coverage. Shifts will start at 1800 and conclude at 0630.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct routine therapies to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients' cardiopulmonary status.
Perform and document emergency rounds and oxygen saturation checks, titrating oxygen per protocol during oxygen and aerosol rounds.
Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean patients from both invasive and non-invasive ventilation, making recommendations based on thorough clinical assessments.
Adhere strictly to universal precautions and employ proper body mechanics during all procedures.
Evaluate treatment regimens, including medication delivery and oxygen administration, through therapist-driven protocols and patient assessments.
Assess patients clinically before and after the administration of any medication or procedure; suggest appropriate therapy modifications as necessary.
Monitor and document patients' responses to therapies and educate patients and their families about treatment goals and equipment used.
Demonstrate competence in setting up, calibrating, and troubleshooting mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilation devices.
Respond to emergency situations within the facility and assist with resuscitation efforts in accordance with established guidelines.
Transport patients on mechanical ventilation and critically ill individuals to various intrahospital procedures and testing.
Provide age-appropriate care to diverse patient populations, responding to each patient's physical, psycho-social, and cultural needs.
Engage in community education events, sharing knowledge regarding procedures, disease processes, medications, and respiratory treatments.
Continuously seek to enhance professional skills through self-development activities, in-services, and relevant continuing education.
Requirements Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program - education verification required.
Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from The National Board for Respiratory Care.
American Heart Association (AHA) Provider Level BLS certification.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
Shift Information
This position requires night shifts consisting of three 12-hour shifts from 1800 to 0630, with every other weekend rotation and holiday coverage required.
Experience
Minimum years of experience: Less than 1 year.
Certifications BLS/BCLS
NRP
RRT
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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