Beloit Health System is looking to add a Respiratory Therapist to our Team! • Sign-On Bonus: Yes • Shift: 1st • Schedule: 6:30 am - 7:00 pm • Hours per week: 24 - 36 • Benefits Status: Eligible • Department: Respiratory The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for supporting and managing patients requiring respiratory therapy. Responsibilities include: assessing, planning, evaluating, educating, and delivering quality respiratory therapy in a safe and cost-effective manner. • Manages patients on life support equipment. Initiates, modifies, and adjusts mechanical respirators to meet patient needs. • Functions as a member of the Medical Emergency Alert, Rapid Response Teams, Stroke Alerts, Red C-Sections, and Trauma Alerts. • Performs collection and analysis of arterial blood gas collections. • Maintains and troubleshoots all clinical equipment. Performs routine instrument checks, quality controls, and other preventative maintenance procedures as required. • Thoroughly and appropriately documents patient therapy, testing, and charges in the EMR. • Maintains cleanliness of the department and organizes and stocks supplies as needed. • Strictly adheres to infection control policies. • Maintains patient assessment skills. • Actively participates in patient care decisions with the physician. • Acts as a resource for physician and nursing staff. • Demonstrates ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to the position. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Graduate of an AMA-approved program for Respiratory Therapists. Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT credentials). • RRT credentials obtained within 12 months of hire. • Licensed by the State of Wisconsin to practice Respiratory Therapy. • CPR certification • NRP Certified, New hires must obtain NRP certification within 1 year (12 months) of hire date • Ability to interpret test results and make appropriate therapy recommendations. • Must be able to establish priorities and respond in emergency situations. • Good listening and communication skills. • Must adhere to established hospital and Pulmonary Care department policies, rules, and regulations • Maturity and ethics consistent with the practice of respiratory therapy • Maintains ethical conduct and confidentiality regarding personal and medical information on patients.Reporting Relationship: Director of Pulmonary Care Services, Manager of Lab Lead Therapist. Patient care - Medical Director of Pulmonary Care. Apply to join our team today!