Respiratory Therapist

Company: Marshfield Clinic Health System
Location: Eau Claire
Posted on: February 12, 2020

Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist, Eau Claire, Marshfield, Minocqua, Wisconsin Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) is an integrated health system serving Wisconsin with about 10,000 employees and over 1,200 providers comprising 86 specialties, health plan, and research and education programs. MCHS primary operations include Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield Medical Centers in Marshfield, Eau Claire, Ladysmith, Minocqua, Beaver Dam, Rice Lake, Park Falls, and Neillsville, Marshfield Children's Hospital, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, Security Health Plan, and Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation. We currently have casual and part-time opportunities available at our medical centers in Eau Claire, Marshfield, and Minocqua, Wisconsin. The Respiratory Therapist supports the Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) in delivering inpatient and outpatient respiratory therapy services to patients from neonatal to geriatric, under the direction of physicians and administration. In this role, the individual is accountable to deliver established goals, utilizes good judgment to assess and escalate situations when warranted and utilizes knowledge and skills in the area of expertise while maintaining expected quality standards. The individual must act as a healthcare leader by building constructive relationships and by supporting department leadership in developing, setting and executing department goals and the strategic plan in accordance with Marshfield Clinic Health System's mission statement. Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first. Requires: Diploma or Associate degree in respiratory therapy Experience working with mechanical ventilation of patients from neonatal to geriatric Respiratory Care Practitioner license awarded by the State of Wisconsin. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care; at time of hire preferred Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential within one year of hire awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain the active credential per NBRC guidelines; at time of hire preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire; at time of hire preferred If treating ICU patients - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications awarded by the American Heart Association within one year of hire Inquiries can be directed to Human Resources at hrsharedmarshfieldclinic.org For a full list and to apply, visit our Career Center at: https://marshfieldclinic.org/careers Search by keyword: Respiratory Therapist Marshfield Clinic Health System, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449 Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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