Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Saint Catherine's Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Therapist (CRT)

Location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide daily respiratory treatments, ventilator management, BiPAP, Airvo checks, PRN treatments, and bedside procedures.
• Maintain patient charts with documentation of each therapy or visit.
• Attend all emergency codes and alerts including Codes, First Responses, RRTs, Fire alarms, STEMI, Stroke, Trauma, and Mass Transfusion alerts. Participate in Sepsis and Trauma ACT if called.
• Support emergencies with at least two RTs present for CPR, intubation, equipment setup, and patient lifting.
• Assist patients on BiPAP/CPAP with removal/replacement for medications, eating, or comfort as needed.
• Accompany patients on RT equipment or oxygen ≥6 Lpm during testing, transfers, and physical therapy.
• Perform bedside Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), overnight pulse oximetry testing, and bedside bronchoscopies using disposable scopes.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs) for ICU and critical patients.
• Conduct scheduled Cough Assist, IPV, and CPT treatments.
• Assist with neonatal deliveries and support Neonatal Nurse Practitioners or Neonatologists with surfactant delivery and medication bagging.
• Manage desaturations with BiPAP/CPAP, switch between heated high flow cannula and BiPAP.
• Maintain and clean respiratory equipment, bronch carts, Glidescope machines, and perform EKGs during off-hours or tech absence.
• Perform brain death testing, set up Nitric Oxide in OR and ICU, set up Heliox, and notify management of supply needs.
• RTs may be responsible for 10-15+ patients across multiple floors and may travel to MRI, CT, Cath Lab, OR, etc.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as required
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ICU, IMC/IMCU, inpatient, Med Surg, Step Down RN positions)
• Tech Certification Verification (as applicable)

Required Background and Health Checks

• 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, and sex offender registry.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test (QGold) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 60 days of start.
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen with expanded opiates within 14 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (October to March).

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references verified within 2 years of start.
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.
• Color blindness testing if working in dialysis/kidney center (not typically applicable here).
• Compliance with facility-specific documentation including photo for badge, confidentiality statement, and compliance checklist.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated in the description; assume standard for CRT positions (typically 1-2 years minimum).
• No explicit prior travel experience required mentioned.

This position offers a dynamic and critical role in respiratory care with a variety of responsibilities across multiple hospital departments and patient populations. Ideal candidates are adaptable, experienced in emergency response, and proficient in advanced respiratory therapies and procedures.