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Respiratory Therapist
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Clear sense of purpose and meaningful work.
Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.
Unit: The Respiratory Therapist program supports both new graduates and experienced professionals through a structured 12-month RT Residency Program, a defined Clinical Career Ladder, and flexible self-scheduling. The residency helps new therapists transition into professional practice through hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, ongoing education, critical care training, and advanced procedures. Respiratory therapists can progress from RCP I through RCP IV, with opportunities for increased responsibilities, recognition, and compensation as they gain experience, earn advanced credentials, or pursue higher education. The program also emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance.
Schedule: Variable Schedule FTE:.1 Job Summary: Performs basic duties to support the Respiratory Care Staff in accordance with the hospital's objectives, policies and procedures. The individual will have a mentor identified for resource and support. Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: Experience working in a patient care setting (hospital, nursing home) is preferred. Inventory/stocking experience is preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Current enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program is required. Student will remain in good standing. High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
TRAINING DESCRIPTION: Equipment processing and cleaning training, preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Organization/Time management. Good communication skills.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
Paid time off
Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
Referral bonuses
Retirement plan - 403b
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, , Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
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 engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at . We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at . We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
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