Resource Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Aurora Health

. Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes .

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeAurora • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $50 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes
Can identify and address the special needs of patient population specific to department services
Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues
Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility
Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols as prescribed
Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management
Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients
Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm
Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2023
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Proficient computer skills, use of e-mail and electronic medical record systems
Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others
Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

pulmonary diagnosticschest radiographhemodynamic valueslaboratory valuesblood gaseselectrolytesventilator operationmedication treatmentsdisease managementclinical problem solving

Soft Skills

organizational skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillslistening skillsinitiativecollaborationtime managementmulti-taskingprioritization

Certifications

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Basic Life Support (BLS) certification