Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner

Froedtert Health is seeking a travel Respiratory Care Practitioner for a travel job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Title:   Respiratory Care Practitioner
Location:   Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Contract : 13 weeks
Schedule : NOC-Schedule: 3 x 12 hour shifts per week. 18:00-06:30. Weekend rotation required.
Requirements : 2+ years experience as an RN | BLS & ACLS required | Epic experience required | Travel experience Required

Join the Direct Temp contract talent pool at Froedtert Health, working through RightSourcing a premier contingent management partner! 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 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes five hospitals, more than 1,700 physicians and nearly 40 health centers and clinics, draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

Job Summary: -A Respiratory Care Practitioner performs designated Respiratory Care and Pulmonary diagnostic procedures, in accordance with established policies and procedures by the department and hospital, in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. -The Respiratory Care services include, but are not limited to, the following activities performed upon physician order: Therapeutic treatment and diagnostic testing performed with use of medical gases and equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, and aerosols. -Administration of medications to the cardiopulmonary system. -Ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems. -Bronchopulmonary clearance and breathing exercises. -Patient education; cardiopulmonary resuscitation. -Maintenance of natural and artificial airways. -These procedures are performed in critical care and non-critical care areas, on patients of all ages. -Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Froedtert Health System. -Other duties as assigned.

A Respiratory Care Practitioner performs designated Respiratory Care and Pulmonary diagnostic procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures by the department and hospital in the treatment management control diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The Respiratory Care services include but are not limited to the following activities performed upon physician order: Therapeutic treatment and diagnostic testing performed with use of medical gases and equipment environmental control systems humidification and aerosols; Administration of medications to the cardiopulmonary system; ventilatory support including maintenance and management of life support systems; Bronchopulmonary clearance and breathing exercises; Patient education; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Maintenance of natural and artificial airways. These procedures are performed in critical care and non-critical care areas on patients of all ages. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission vision and values of Froedtert Health System. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience: -Minimum of 1 year of worked or educational clinical experience in both general and critical care. Preferred Skills & Experience: -2+ years of experience in a hospital setting providing respiratory care.

Minimum of 1 year of worked or educational clinical experience in both general and critical care is required. Licensure _x000D_ Current State of Wisconsin License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. New graduates have 6 months from date of hire to obtain this credential. Staff hired prior to July 1 2002 are grandfathered into this job code/position number. All other staff must maintain an active RRT credential. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) membership is preferred.

Required Education: 
-Associate Degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program.

Preferred Education:
-Bachelor's degree for Respiratory Care.

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Current State of Wisconsin License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
-Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
-BLS
-ACLS
-NRP -  (CHD only – Froedtert West Bend Hospital or Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital)

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) membership.

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program is required.

RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) expected pay package may vary and/or include certain benefits like: Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 2 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Nights

Froedtert Health Job ID #36143204. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Care Practitioner

About Froedtert Health

The Froedtert & MCW health network includes ten hospital locations, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics.

For health care professionals, Froedtert Health provides a work environment full of encouragement, innovation, collaboration, and respect.

Join the Direct Temp contract talent pool at Froedtert Health, working through RightSourcing a premier contingent management partner!

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program