Job Description

RESPIRATORY CARE GRADUATE

Eligible for a sign on bonus.

Come join our award winning team! See What Is Possible....

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 at Froedtert Hospital Milwaukee an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network which includes five hospitals more than 1700 physicians and nearly 40 health centers and clinics draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

Froedtert Health has been widely recognized for our dedication to our staff providing a work environment full of encouragement innovation collaboration and respect.

Our best-in-class wellness program has earned us recognition in the Milwaukee Business Journal as a Healthiest Employer and a Gold Well Workplace award from the Wellness Council of America.

We invite you to review the job posting below. If you meet the requirements and qualifications for this opportunity you are encouraged to apply.

Thank you for considering a career with Froedtert Health!

Location: US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.

FTE: 0.600000

*1.0 FTE is Full-Time any position less than 1.0 FTE is Part-Time and .001 FTE is Optional Part-Time*

*Positions with an FTE (full time equivalency) of .8 - 1.0 are eligible for full-time medical dental and vision benefits. Positions with an FTE of .5 - .799 are eligible for part-time pro-rated medical dental and vision benefits*

PM/Night Shift - 1000-2230 and 1800-0630. Every 3rd weekend PM shift. Must cross-train to FMF

Summary:

The Respiratory Care Graduate position transitions the new graduate into a Respiratory Care Practitioner role post-graduation. The individual will take the skills and knowledge gained in school and clinical experience to work directly with a preceptor to become competent with all equipment modalities and clinical patient assessments needed to care for patients in the hospital setting. The Respiratory Care Graduate position will provide direct patient care in accordance with the hospital's objectives policies and procedures and display the core values of Froedtert under supervision of a licensed RCP.

Responsibilities:

Successful completion of a course of study in Respiratory Care is required. Clinical experience in hospital home care or skilled nursing facility is preferred. Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with an Associates Degree is required. Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with Bachelors Degree is preferred. Staff must produce a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of Wisconsin with in 120 days from date of graduation. Staff who fail to meet the requirements will be placed into progressive corrective per policy FH-HR.001. (If full application is in review by the State of Wisconsin Licensing board the individual will not progress into the corrective action per policy FH-HR.001). Basic Life Support ( BLS ) is required. ACLS

Other Information:

Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care ( AARC ).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts recruits engages and retains a diverse workforce. As a federal contractor/subcontractor we take affirmative action in employment based on race sex disability and status as a protected veteran. 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.

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