Respiratory Therapist
@ Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.advocateaurorahealth,inc..com
Respiratory Therapist
Milwaukee, WI
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About the job
A healthcare provider seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver cardiopulmonary care across ages, perform assessments, manage equipment, and support patient recovery in an acute care environment.
Requirements
- Experience with ventilators
- Assessments and diagnostics
- Patient education skills
- Equipment troubleshooting
Qualifications
- Relevant respiratory therapy certification
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
Full job description
As a Respiratory Therapist, you provide bedside cardiopulmonary care across age groups in an acute care setting. You perform assessments, deliver medications and respiratory therapies, manage ventilators, interpret diagnostics such as blood gases, and support physicians during procedures. You also educate patients and families on disease management, maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, ensure safe, accurate handoffs, and help promote a culture of safety and continuous learning.
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