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Respiratory Therapist II - Nights

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Compensation
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Location
MILWAUKEE, WI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseRRT Or CRT For IncumbentsBLS CertificationACLS CertificationAssociate's degree

Job overview

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II delivers respiratory care across acute and critical care areas and demonstrates proficiency in assessments and procedures for all patient populations. The role requires at least one year of experience, an associate degree from a CoARC-accredited program, and specified Wisconsin licensure and certifications. The practitioner may precept students and act as lead therapist as needed; three or more years of hospital respiratory-care experience and advanced specialty credentials are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory CareRespiratory AssessmentCritical Thinking

Qualifications

1+ Years ExperienceAssociate Degree in Respiratory CareWisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseRRT or CRT for IncumbentsBLS CertificationACLS Certification3+ Years Hospital ExperienceBachelor's DegreeAdvanced Specialty Credential or Asthma Educator Certification

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere What do people say about us.... * Clear sense of purpose and meaningful work. * Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships. * Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development. * Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement. Schedule: 3 x 12 hour nights per week. 18:00-06:30 rotating holidays and every 3rd weekend FTE: .9 Bonus: Up to $15k Job Summary: The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2 is highly proficient in the management and delivery of respiratory care. Demonstrates competencies in respiratory assessments and procedures for all patient populations and age groups. Performs and interacts as a healthcare professional administering respiratory care procedures acute care areas and critical care areas. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the mastery of clinical skills outlined in the RCP 2 COT. Precepts students on rotation. Exhibits leadership skills and is able to act as lead therapist as needed. Under the direction of the Pulmonary Services Leadership team, provides professional respiratory care to patients in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures. 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. 3+ years of experience in a hospital setting providing respiratory care is preferred. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Associate degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Critical thinking skills are required. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. For incumbents in this role prior to 7/1/21, the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be accepted in lieu of the RRT. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required. Advanced specialty credential from the NBRC or Asthma Educator Certification(AE-C) from the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) 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 Opportu To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjg2OTQ2Ljg3NzBAZnJvZWR0ZXJ0Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20 ***** APPLICATION NSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjg2OTQ2Ljg3NzBAZnJvZWR0ZXJ0Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

How this job compares

Set against the 3,925 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$83–109K/yr75 salary ranges
  • Wisconsin median$33–44/hr58 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 175 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Wisconsin and 3,925 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (1,166 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 1,487 of the 3,925 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (38%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

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