Respiratory Therapist

• Location: Appleton, WI

• Facility: Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital

• Department: Respiratory Therapy

• Schedule: PRN | Flexible scheduling

• Develop tailored respiratory care plans by assessing each patient's specific diagnosis and clinical needs to ensure they receive the exact type and frequency of treatment required for recovery.

• Deliver and monitor advanced respiratory therapies, keeping a watchful eye on patient conditions and equipment to guarantee high-quality, continuous care.

• Champion patient and family education by clearly explaining health conditions and connecting families with community support groups, empowering them to confidently manage their care journey.

• Evaluate and evolve treatment strategies based on real-time patient outcomes, adjusting medications and modalities to maximize healing and comfort.

• Provide decisive, life-saving intervention by responding rapidly to emergency resuscitation codes as a trusted member of the critical care team.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BBLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart
  Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior
  to hire date or job transfer date required.
• 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.