Respiratory Care Practitioner Level 5 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin at Froedtert South, Inc.
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Froedtert South, Inc.
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, 53158, United States
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Job Description
Respiratory Care Practitioner Level 5
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POSITION PURPOSE
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Respiratory Care Practitioner ll (RCP ll) provides comprehensive respiratory care services while demonstrating advanced clinical competency, specialized procedural support, and educational responsibilities for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. RCP ll is responsible for assessing, treating, monitoring, and evaluating patients with cardiopulmonary disorders while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care. RCP ll serves as a resource to staff and supports advanced respiratory therapies throughout the organization.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
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Associate Degree in: Respiratory Therapy
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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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0 – 3 years.
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LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
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Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin.
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Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification from the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
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Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
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Graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Care.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
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Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.
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PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Perform all general respiratory care duties in accordance with departmental policies, physician orders, and evidence-based practice.
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Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway clearance therapies, and other respiratory treatments.
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Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient response to respiratory therapies and interventions.
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Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
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Conduct Respiratory Care Assessments as required and implement appropriate respiratory care plans.
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Assist physicians with bedside bronchoscopies.
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Assist physicians with endotracheal intubations, endobronchial blocker placement, and airway management procedures.
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Assist with deliveries in the Birthing Inn and provide respiratory care support to nursery patients.
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Perform bedside pulmonary function testing (PFTs) as assigned.
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Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs/ECGs) as ordered and ensure accurate documentation and timely communication of results.
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Provide respiratory care services throughout the hospital, including but not limited to:
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
- Medical-Surgical Units (MS)
- Emergency Department (ED)
- Birthing Inn and Nursery
- Operating Room (OR)
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
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Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and continuing education initiatives.
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Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and departmental standards; maintain independent support and competency with respiratory services.
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Job Location
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, 53158, United States
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