Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cardiovascular Disease, Communication Skills, Document Management, Electrocardiogram, Medical Treatment, Oximetry, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Radiography, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU), Respiratory Therapy, Sample/Specimen Processing, Tracheotomy
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift
LocationMilwaukee, WI
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Full-Time | Night Shift | Onsite | Float Position
Key Responsibilities- Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices.
- Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, and pulmonary function studies.
- Perform arterial punctures, 12-Lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays.
- Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, tracheostomy care, and endotracheal tube insertion and removal.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines; set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment.
- Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate effectively with physicians and during shift-to-shift handoff rounds.
Required Qualifications- Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification.
- Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Ability to perform arterial puncture and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency.
- Experience with tracheostomy care, including emergent and non-emergent tube insertion and removal.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and float between multiple facility locations.
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols.
- Familiarity with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation.
- Prior experience in a float or multi-site respiratory therapy role.
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment with exposure to a broad range of respiratory care procedures and patient populations.
- Immediate start available for qualified candidates seeking contract work in the greater Milwaukee area.
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing