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Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner Profession: Respiratory Care Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3rd NOC Hours per Shift: 12 hours, 18:00-06:30 Experience: Minimum of 1 year of worked or educational clinical experience in both general and critical care preferred. License: Current State of Wisconsin License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Must-Have: BLS, ACLS, NRP Description: A Respiratory Care Practitioner performs designated respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures. This is done in accordance with established policies and procedures by the department. It involves treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. Respiratory care services include therapeutic treatment and diagnostic testing. Procedures are performed upon physician order using medical gases and equipment. Environmental control systems, humidification, and aerosols are part of the process. Medications are administered to the cardiopulmonary system. Ventilatory support includes maintenance and management of life support systems. Bronchopulmonary clearance and breathing exercises are provided. Patient education and cardiopulmonary resuscitation are essential components of the role. Maintenance of natural and artificial airways is required. These procedures are executed in critical care and non-critical care areas for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include performing duties in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.