Respiratory therapist Job at Advocate Health Care (Milwaukee)

Respiratory therapist

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Milwaukee

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

33.05 - 49.60 USD / Hour

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Job Responsibility:

Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes
Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues
Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility
Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols as prescribed
Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment
Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management
Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients
Under physician direction, the respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to policies and procedures for a variety of different service areas
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills
Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm
Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements:

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
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 issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree

Nice to have:

Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use
Proficient computer skills, use of e-mail and electronic medical record systems
Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others
Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions

What we offer:

Shift differentials for PM, Nights, Weekends
401(k) company contribution: 3% of your eligible annual salary AND 401(k) employer match: Dollar for dollar match up to 3%
Opportunity for yearly merit increases
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Sign-On Bonus Available
May be eligible for our Loan Forgiveness program – Up to 20K

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Respiratory therapist

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Milwaukee

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

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