Stoughton Health has an excellent opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team on a Full-Time basis in our Cardiopulmonary department.
The Respiratory Therapist (RT) is responsible for administering respiratory therapy care, life support, and diagnostic testing for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. The RT sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, BiPap units, etc. as appropriate to licensure/training
Essential Functions:
Delivers direct cardiopulmonary care treatments
Initiates and maintains cardiopulmonary life support measures
Maintains appropriate documentation on care given, patient response, physician orders, and medications given
Instructs patients and families in respiratory care procedures and assists in coordination of home care respiratory care equipment
Provides stress tests, EKG’s, and pulmonary functions in a safe manner
Position Requirements:
Required: Graduate of an Accredited One or Two-year Respiratory Therapy Program
Preferred: Associate’s degree
Professional Experience: Prefer one year of Respiratory Care experience
Required Licensure: Current Wisconsin Respiratory Therapy License. Prefer registration or certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care
Certification: Current BLS certification. Prefer current ACLS certification.
Computer Competency: Basic Computer Skills are expected for this position. Access email, reference internal websites, access electronic health records, and use online learning tools to remain current with continuing education requirements.
Microsoft Office Suite Skills: Beginning Skills – Able to perform basic things such as opening a document, change font, save a document, write a letter.
Work Shift:
Full-Time, .8 FTE
32 hours per week
Scheduled Days: Variable
Scheduled Shift: Days, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm and 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Every 3rd weekend
Every 3rd holiday
Benefits:
Working with Stoughton Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
403(b) retirement plan (employer match at hire)
Medical Insurance (Multiple Health Plan Options)
Dental, and Vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
Flexible spending account
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO at hire)
Employee assistance programs
Tuition Assistance
Free On Campus Parking
Work Environment:
This position is an in-person role at our Stoughton Hospital location. The role supports a collaborative and supportive work culture while providing exceptional, personalized service.
Stoughton Health offers a competitive pay rate, shift differential pay, and excellent benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply online to join our team
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