Respiratory Therapist
Weston, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist - Wisconsin, Weston

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts, Days (06:00-18:00) and Nights (18:00-06:00)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Rotating about every 3rd weekend, depending on staffing and call-ins
• Holiday Coverage: Approximately 2 out of 3 winter holidays, every other holiday coverage otherwise
• Call or Standby: Not required
• Dress Code: Dark Green scrubs

Patient Population & Work Environment

• Primarily adult patients; minimal pediatric and neonatal cases (ER and newborn)
• Areas covered: Inpatient units, Emergency Room, ICU, Medical-Surgical floors, and facility emergencies in the clinic
• Typical workload: 20-25 treatments per day per therapist, usually 2 therapists per shift
• Hospitalist available 24/7; intensivist present majority of the day; eICU coverage overnight

Job Responsibilities

• Provide basic respiratory therapies including ABGs, EKGs, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator management (intubation assist, weaning, extubation)
• Assist with intubation; insert King airways in emergencies prior to provider arrival
• Charge verification and timely, accurate charting in Cerner
• Participate in teamwork and assist other therapists as needed
• Orientation includes 3 days: equipment training, department overview/shadowing, and assigned shift orientation

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential via NBRC
• Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), PALS (AHA)
• Experience with ventilators, BiPAP, basic respiratory treatments, EKGs, and intubation assist
• Prior travel experience preferred but not mandatory

Equipment Used

• Ventilators: PB980, PB840, Servo-U, LTV1200, Hamilton
• BiPAP/CPAP: V60, Home ResMed
• High Flow Oxygen: Optiflow

Additional Notes

• Clinicians who have previously worked at this facility must have ended their employment at least 6 months prior to submission
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility