Respiratory Therapist

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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