**Details** + **Department:** Respiratory Therapy + **Schedule:** PRN position, one winter and one summer holiday and 4 shifts every 6 weeks one weekend shift which is either friday, saturday or sunday + **Hospital:** Ascension St Francis Hospital + **Location:** Milwaukee, WI **Please note this is a unionized position. **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._ **Responsibilities** Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. + Deliver and assess response to ordered therapy per plan of care. + Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. + Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications and treatment based on patient outcomes. + Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls. + Educate the patient and family about the patient's health condition and provide information about community support groups and other resources. **Requirements** Licensure/Certification/Registration: + Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. + BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. + Pediatric Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. + One or more of the following required: + Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. + Certified Respiratory Therapist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: + Associate's degree in Respiratory or RRT required. **Additional Preferences** + 2 years critical care experience preferred + Arterial line and intubation competence preferred + Candidates willing to train in placement of advanced lines (ie arterial, mid-line /PICC) insertions preferred **Why Join Our Team** Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. **This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**