Respiratory Therapist

• Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Respiratory Therapy Services• Location: Sheboygan, WI 53081• Address: 3400 Union Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081• Job Type: Contract• Hours: 36 hrs/week• Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift (5:00 PM 5:30 AM)• Contract Dates: March 8, 2026 May 31, 2026

Job Summary

Facility is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care across critical and non-critical settings. This role supports patients across the lifespan and emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and collaborative care.

This is a solid opportunity for therapists who want consistent night shifts in a supportive clinical environment.

Facility Overview

• Full-service community hospital

• Central Wisconsin region

• Multidisciplinary care teams

• Strong safety and quality culture

Schedule & Coverage

• Shift: 12-Hour Nights (1700 0530)

• Weekend Rotation: Every 4th Weekend

• Holidays: Rotation Basis

• On Call: None

• Floating: None

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate respiratory care per physician orders and protocols

• Perform patient assessments using diagnostics, labs, ABGs, and imaging

• Operate and manage ventilators in ICU and non-ICU settings

• Administer respiratory medications and therapies

• Assist physicians with bedside procedures

• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and disease management

• Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment

• Provide safe patient handoffs and documentation

• Promote patient safety and participate in quality improvement

• Precept and support new staff and students

Minimum Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RCP License

• RRT Credential (CRT accepted if obtained prior to Jan 1, 2023)

• BLS (AHA)

• ACLS (AHA)

• PALS (AHA)

• NRP (AAP)

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program (Associate degree minimum)

Experience

• No minimum experience required

• Newer therapists with strong clinical foundations encouraged to apply

Skills & Competencies

• Ventilator management (critical & non-critical)

• Pulmonary diagnostics & ABG interpretation

• Strong clinical judgment

• Patient & family education

• EMR documentation

• Effective communication & teamwork

• Time management in fast-paced settings

Technology

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Advanced ventilator and respiratory therapy equipment

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs (floor to waist, knee to waist)

• Push/pull up to 30 lbs force

• Perform patient transfers with assistance

• Maintain safe body mechanics at all times