Respiratory Care Practitioner
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Care Practitioner

Location

• City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Facility: Froedtert Health - 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue

Employment Type

• Staffing - Supplier Sourced

Job Summary

A Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for performing designated Respiratory Care and Pulmonary diagnostic procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. This role involves the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic treatment and diagnostic testing using medical gases and equipment.
• Administer medications to the cardiopulmonary system.
• Provide ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
• Conduct bronchopulmonary clearance and breathing exercises.
• Educate patients on cardiopulmonary health and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintain natural and artificial airways.
• Work in both critical care and non-critical care areas, serving patients of all ages.
• Adhere to the mission, vision, and values of Froedtert Health System.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in both general and critical care.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a hospital setting providing respiratory care.

Contract Length

• 94 days