Respiratory Therapist (RT)
advocate Health Care
Location: St. Luke’s – Milwaukee, WI
Schedule: Full-time | 36 hrs/week | Night Shift | Every 4th weekend & holiday rotation |
Pay Range: $32.45 – $48.70/hr
Sign-On Bonus + Loan Forgiveness up to $20K!
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Reputation for excellence: Aurora St. Luke’s - Wisconsin’s largest private hospital - offers nationally recognized care and the state’s only 24/7 on-site heart-care team.Complex, rewarding cases: Work alongside 1,300+ physicians and 2,000+ nurses across specialties like cardiac care, transplants, neuroscience, and orthopedics.Community impact: Serve a diverse Milwaukee population while supporting vital community-health initiatives.Supportive environment: Access on-site learning resources, continuing-education programs, and comfortable staff amenities.What You’ll Do
Provide specialized airway and breathing care across five ICUs:CardiovascularCoronaryMedical-RespiratoryNeurologicalSurgicalPerform arterial line placementConduct esophageal balloon placement and monitoringUtilize advanced ventilation modes, including NAVAAdminister inhaled pulmonary vasodilatorsSupport hyperbaric medicine in one of the nation’s largest multi-place chambersEngage in cutting-edge therapies and complex patient careProvide exceptional respiratory care for patientsManage ventilators and perform therapeutic proceduresAdminister medications and educate patients and familiesCollaborate across care teams to ensure safe, quality outcomesMentor new teammates and studentsWhat You’ll Bring
Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program (associate degree minimum)WI Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licenseRRT within 12 months or CRT if credentialed prior to Jan 1, 2023BLS certification (AHA) and ACLS Certification
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