Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have a Wisconsin respiratory therapist license in hand prior to start date.
• Current critical care experience required, or must have worked in critical care within the last 12 months.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload.
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed.
• Required certifications include EOW (End of Watch), EOH (End of Hire), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support). NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) is optional but preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification (preferred)

Required Documentation & Compliance (must be completed prior to or at onboarding)

• Professional credentials including resume/profile and signed assignment agreement.
• License/certificate verification with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Two professional references.
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address on file).
• Background checks including criminal background, EPLS, and employment verification.
• Health and immunization records:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; if declined, mask required during flu season)
  • TB testing: 2-step PPD or IGRA with annual TB questionnaire; if positive, chest X-ray required.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be done onsite).
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Completion of core competencies and skills checklist relevant to respiratory therapy.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work.
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Floating to other sites within 40 miles may be necessary.
• Must be able to work every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH).

This position is suitable for experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists with current critical care skills and required certifications, seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in Wisconsin.