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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP 1) to join their pulmonary services team in Saint Francis, WI. This full-time role delivers respiratory care across acute and critical care settings and is ideal for clinicians focused on building clinical judgment and advancing within a large health network.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform respiratory assessments and treatments for patients across all age groups and acuity levels.
• Deliver respiratory care procedures in acute care and critical care environments under Pulmonary Services leadership.
• Monitor ventilator settings, oxygen therapy, and airway devices; adjust therapy per protocol and physician orders.
• Participate in patient and family education related to respiratory care and device use.
• Document care thoroughly and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Develop clinical skills and critical thinking through on-the-job mentorship and competency checklists.

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Key Qualifications (Required)

• Associate Degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program (Bachelor’s preferred).
• State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (required).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider (or equivalent) — required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC — required within 12 months of hire.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — required within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work variable schedules; assignments may include different departments and shifts.

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Preferred / Helpful Credentials

• Membership in professional organizations (AARC, WSRC).
• Advanced certifications such as crisis de-escalation (MANDT), Hospital HazMat, or special pathogens.
• Interest in career mobility across departments, specialties, and care sites within the health network.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated pay: $55,864 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Schedule: Multiple areas and shift-hours are available; applicants will be matched to departments aligned with their interests and availability.

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Why Apply (Benefits & Career Growth)

• Opportunities for professional development, cross-department transfers, and advancement across the network.
• Exposure to complex patient populations and advanced medical cases to accelerate clinical growth.
• Support for required certifications and clear competency pathways for new RCPs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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