Respiratory Therapist

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Interview prep

Prepare for clinical judgment on vents, ABGs, adverse reactions, and emergencies.

• Describe a vent or code response step by step.
• Explain when you escalate to a physician.

Fit summary

A good match if you want hands-on cardiopulmonary care at Mercyhealth in Janesville and communicate clearly under protocol-driven team care.

Day in the role

As a Respiratory Therapist at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois in Janesville, you provide emergency airway support, set up ventilators and aerosol devices, monitor vitals and blood gases, chart therapy, and work with physicians and nurses.

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Is this role remote?

No. It is on-site in Janesville, Rock County.

What will I do day to day?

Monitor therapy response, operate ventilators and gas devices, support emergencies, chart, and collaborate with the care team.

Where can I read more about the occupation?

See the O*NET Respiratory Therapist summary.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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• Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
• Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
• Relay blood analysis results to a physician.
• Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.

O*NET source

Role overview (listing rewrite)

Respiratory Therapist at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois, Janesville, Rock County Position Summary The Respiratory Therapist position at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois in Janesville, Rock County is a full-time role that requires performing routine therapies to aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of patients' cardiopulmonary status. Responsibilities include initiating, monitoring, evaluating, and weaning invasive and non-invasive ventilation. The therapist will also make parameter recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, patient compliance, and patient response. Core Duties Perform routine therapies to aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of patients' cardiopulmonary status Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation Make parameter recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, patient compliance, and patient response Skills & Qualifications Experience in performing routine therapies for cardiopulmonary treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation Proficiency in initiating, monitoring, evaluating, and weaning invasive and non-invasive ventilation Ability to make parameter recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, patient compliance, and patient response Full-time availability for days with 12-hour shifts Working at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees can thrive. As a full-time Respiratory Therapist, you will be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes patient care and well-being. Apply Today To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Your application is crucial in helping us find the right candidate for this position. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
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