13357BRDepartment Name:HSP Respiratory Therapy Location:Meriter Hospital Job Description:

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant (RTA) is a respiratory student who is currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program or is a recent graduate working towards licensure. The RTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT). RTAs are responsible for providing basic respiratory care to adult, non-intensive patients.

*If at any point the RTA withdraws from or is not in good standing in the Respiratory Therapy Program, their employment will be terminated.

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  Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program or recent graduate working toward licensure.

• Upon successful completion of Respiratory Therapy program, must obtain licensure within 3 months.

• Should license not be obtained, the RTA may be terminated from the RTA position

• Upon completion of licensure, the RTA will be eligible for reemployment as a Respiratory therapist

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Basic computer skills

  Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Life Support

• CPR

  EEO/M/F/D/V

Auto req ID:13357BRWeekends:YesZip Code:53715Compensation:$18.48/hr., Based upon experienceJob Title:Respiratory Therapist Assistant; 0.0FTE; All ShiftsSite Address:202 South Park StreetWork Schedule:As needed by department.Hours Per Week:0-40, based on department need.Status:Per Diem Non-Benefit Eligible City:MadisonFTE:0.0