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Aspirus is seeking a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST to work 72 hours every two weeks on the night shift.

Bonus eligible position!New Respiratory Therapy graduates are encouraged to apply!

In this role you will provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments. Assist in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public regarding respiratory disease and care. Provide respiratory care to patients of all ages, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Interpret patient information and understands treatment needs depending on the age of patients under care. Whenever applicable, demonstrate an understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development and intellectual/language development.

This position has the option to split rotational shifts with secondary Aspirus Critical Access Hospital Locations: Plover or Merrill, WI. By doing this, you will gain knowledge and skill set of an advanced practice Respiratory Therapist at a fast-paced tertiary care center, and also work in a slower paced smaller facility, the best of both worlds. Plover and Merrill have active ED’s with 20-40 visits a day with a vital RT presence 24-hrs a day.

A note from our management team:

“Aspirus Wausau Hospital Respiratory Therapists practice at the top of their license. We have a strong Assess and Treat and Ventilator management protocols, along with advanced practices such as Arterial Line placement and Intubation. We have Adult Medical and Cardiac ICUs and a Neonatal ICU. Our therapists are a part of our NICU transport team and support a busy Trauma Certified Emergency Department.   

We have a clinical ladder for those who qualify after 2 years of joining out team. We are a growing department and welcome new team members.”

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols normally acquired through graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an Associate Degree.ACLS beneficial. Acceptable certification is the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Course or the American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course including a hands-on skills practice session with an AHA ACLS or PALS instructor or by using a voice assisted manikin (VAM) system.

LICENSURE

An active Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.Registered RRT by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or registry eligible and obtained within one year of hire.Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

HOURS

0.9 full-time, 72 hours every 2 weeks, Night shifts: 6:30pm - 7am, every 3rd weekend, 2 holidays per year rotation.Shift differentials pay for PM, Night, and weekend shifts.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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