Respiratory Therapist
Sheboygan, WI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Contract)

Job Summary

Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care using evidence-based practices and clinical decision-making. Administer respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Support patient safety and deliver an excellent patient experience across care settings.

Major Responsibilities

• Assess patients using pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiographs, hemodynamic and laboratory values, and correlate blood gases and electrolytes.
• Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings.
• Assist physicians with bedside or other procedures as applicable.
• Administer medication treatments and therapies per physician orders or patient-driven respiratory protocols.
• Clean, maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure proper functionality of respiratory equipment.
• Educate patients on therapy purpose, techniques, self-care, and disease management.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide education on patient management.
• Adapt to various service areas under physician direction and maintain performance standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication, including patient handoffs and conflict resolution.
• Promote a culture of safety by recognizing and reporting patient safety events and near misses.
• Teach, educate, and precept new teammates, orientees, and students.
• Provide age-appropriate care by understanding growth and development principles.

Required Qualifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the practicing state.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential if obtained prior to January 1, 2023.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with a minimum of an associate degree.

Experience Required

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make decisions related to patient care and equipment use.
• Proficient computer skills, including email and electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians.
• Initiative and ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs from knee to waist and occasionally from floor to waist.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs at waist height and carry across distances.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs from waist to overhead.
• Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs of force occasionally over long distances.
• Ability to perform stand-pivot transfers from bed to chair.
• Ability to perform sliding transfers of a 150 lbs person with assistance.
• Consistent use of safe body mechanics.

Contract Length

• 12 weeks