Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - Continuum of Care

@ SSM Health

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - Continuum of Care

Reedsburg, WI

Posted 2 days ago

About the job

SSM Health offers compassionate healthcare services, focusing on patient-centered care. The Respiratory Care Practitioner role involves assessing, planning, and delivering respiratory treatments, educating patients, and supporting overall respiratory health in a collaborative environment. No experience required.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent
Pass background check
Valid driver's license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Qualifications

Strong communication skills
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Physical stamina for patient care
Team player attitude

Full job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health at Home Reedsburg

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work maters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive and inspired to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will bring comfort, confidence, and expert care to every patient you encounter. Join our team where your skills are valued and your impact is felt every day.

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30-5. On-call rotation required which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Apply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, every day.

Job Summary:

Provides respiratory therapy services and prescribed medical equipment/supplies to patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
Provides respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies, and procedures and guidelines.
Coordinates care plans for respiratory patients. Evaluates patient progress and communicates with other health care providers regarding modifications to patient treatment, patient progress, and patient compliance.
Educates patients and caregivers in the proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Troubleshoots equipment related questions/concerns.
Evaluates respiratory practice and treatment based on patient outcome.
Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
And
Driver’s License - State of Issuance
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
And
Driver’s License - State of Issuance
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
And
Driver’s License - State of Issuance
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
And
Driver’s License - State of Issuance
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

2917000174 Reedsburg DME

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

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