What are the responsibilities and job description for the HYPERBARIC RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER position at Froedtert Health?
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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.
This job is ON - SITE.
FTE: 0.600000
Shift: Shift 1
Schedule: 4 weekdays per week. 0700-1300
Job Summary:
Administers hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and diagnostic testing to outpatients and inpatients, under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician. Responsible for the effectiveness of service delivery and requires the ability to handle emergencies independently and collaborate with the team on critical decisions when higher level of care is required.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
Minimum of 1 year of experience plus the ability to show RCP II competency within 6 months of hire/transfer into role is required. Wound, hyperbaric or critical care experience preferred. EDUCATION: Associate Degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required. CHT certified hyperbaric technician preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
Effective communication/interpersonal skills.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required upon hire. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required. Preferred: American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) membership is preferred. CHT Certified Hyperbaric Technician is preferred.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
