18 - Respiratory Therapist

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: 18 Milwaukee - New Berlin, WI, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Respiratory Therapist/Registered Nurse, Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Northwest Respiratory Services is seeking for an experienced Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse or LPN to help support the surrounding Milwaukee area. Northwest Respiratory Services is a leading provider of oxygen and respiratory products throughout Midwest and Northern Rockies. We specialize in serving the long-term care community and oxygen dependent Veterans. You will apply your unique skill set and experience to home care and skilled nursing facility environments by setting patients up, providing comprehensive instruction, follow up and ongoing support of high technology modalities. With this role, you will maintain a strong work life balance while helping elderly patients and become an expert in all respiratory equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilites: Deliver, set up and provide instruction of home medical equipment to include oxygen concentrators, liquid oxygen systems, BiPAP, CPAP, overnight and continuous oximetry, humidity systems, suction and pediatric set ups Provide routine equipment maintenance, instruction of proper use, safety, cleaning and continuing education to clients Schedule and conduct staff in-services of respiratory equipment to skilled nursing facilities as requested Serve as a resource to referrals, physicians, clients and NRS staff; Assist with troubleshooting of equipment Compensation and Benefits: $35-$40 per hour Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Matched 401k Eligibility on Day One of Employment FSA Account (Medical and/or Dependent) Employer Paid Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance Vacation, sick, and paid holidays Qualifications: Our Top Candidate Will Have: - Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, preferably in a home care setting. - Demonstrated proficiency in administering respiratory treatments and therapies. - Experience with patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation. - Experience with various respiratory equipment, including ventilators, oxygen concentrators, and nebulizers. Required Qualifications: - Strong clinical skills and knowledge of respiratory diseases and treatments. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. - Ability to maintain accurate and detailed patient records. - Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and prioritize tasks effectively. - Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care. - Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ethics.