Aurora Health Care
Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Aurora Health Care
Apply for the Respiratory Therapist (RT) position at Aurora Health Care.
Base pay range: $32.45/hr – $48.70/hr.
Sign‑On Bonus Available***
May be eligible for our Loan Forgiveness program – Up to $20,000***
Primary Location : Aurora Medical Center - West Allis
Secondary Location : Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Milwaukee
Schedule : Nights, 0.9 FTE, Primarily West Allis, floating to Sinai as needed.
Qualifications We want our teammates and their families to live well. Compensation is based on qualifications, experience, skills, and internal equity.
Benefits include:
Shift differentials for PM, nights, weekends (based on job profile)
401(k) company contribution: 3% of eligible annual salary and 401(k) employer match: dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 3%
Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range
Major Responsibilities
Use respiratory therapy processes to assess patients using pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlate blood gases and electrolytes; identify and address special needs of patient population specific to department services.
Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non‑critical care venues; assist physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility.
Provide medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient‑driven respiratory protocols as prescribed.
Clean, maintain, and ensure proper functionality of equipment; troubleshoot equipment as necessary and identify need for service and/or repair.
Educate and instruct patients in purpose, technique, self‑care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
Facilitate clinical problem solving and collaborate with other departments to provide education on managing patients.
Under physician direction, adapt and comply with policies and procedures for a variety of service areas; perform tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and maintain performance standards and organizational behaviors.
Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills; provide clear, concise, timely, and accurate patient handoff.
Promote a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm; report patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner; seek to identify potential safety issues and assist in corrective action implementation.
Teach, educate, and precept new teammates, orientees, and students.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients; assess data reflective of patient status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age‑specific needs.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required
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 received prior to January 1, 2023.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
See Education/Certification Addendum for any additional site‑specific requirements.
Education Required Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.
Experience Required No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
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 ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians; take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
Demonstrates time management skills with ability to multi‑task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Lift 50 lb object from knee to waist.
Lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally.
Lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances.
Lift 20 lb from waist to overhead.
Push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances.
Demonstrate stand‑pivot transfer from bed to chair.
Perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person.
Utilize safe body mechanics at all times.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Base pay range: $32.45/hr – $48.70/hr.
Sign‑On Bonus Available***
May be eligible for our Loan Forgiveness program – Up to $20,000***
Primary Location : Aurora Medical Center - West Allis
Secondary Location : Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Milwaukee
Schedule : Nights, 0.9 FTE, Primarily West Allis, floating to Sinai as needed.
Qualifications We want our teammates and their families to live well. Compensation is based on qualifications, experience, skills, and internal equity.
Benefits include:
Shift differentials for PM, nights, weekends (based on job profile)
401(k) company contribution: 3% of eligible annual salary and 401(k) employer match: dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 3%
Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range
Major Responsibilities
Use respiratory therapy processes to assess patients using pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlate blood gases and electrolytes; identify and address special needs of patient population specific to department services.
Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non‑critical care venues; assist physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility.
Provide medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient‑driven respiratory protocols as prescribed.
Clean, maintain, and ensure proper functionality of equipment; troubleshoot equipment as necessary and identify need for service and/or repair.
Educate and instruct patients in purpose, technique, self‑care, goal of therapy, and disease management.
Facilitate clinical problem solving and collaborate with other departments to provide education on managing patients.
Under physician direction, adapt and comply with policies and procedures for a variety of service areas; perform tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and maintain performance standards and organizational behaviors.
Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills; provide clear, concise, timely, and accurate patient handoff.
Promote a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm; report patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner; seek to identify potential safety issues and assist in corrective action implementation.
Teach, educate, and precept new teammates, orientees, and students.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients; assess data reflective of patient status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age‑specific needs.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required
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 received prior to January 1, 2023.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
See Education/Certification Addendum for any additional site‑specific requirements.
Education Required Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.
Experience Required No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
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 ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians; take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
Demonstrates time management skills with ability to multi‑task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Lift 50 lb object from knee to waist.
Lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally.
Lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances.
Lift 20 lb from waist to overhead.
Push/pull while utilizing 30# of force occasionally for long distances.
Demonstrate stand‑pivot transfer from bed to chair.
Perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person.
Utilize safe body mechanics at all times.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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