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Respiratory Therapist - 1st Shift - DAYS

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This day shift role includes rounds, discharges and complex care plans with a lot of autonomy. Tell me about a time you led a respiratory plan on rounds.

What they are checking: Whether they have the confidence and experience to contribute as a peer in interdisciplinary rounds.

Tell me about a code or rapid response you were part of. What was your role?

What they are checking: Performance in emergencies, especially airway management and team communication.

The schedule includes every third weekend. How does that work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can honestly commit to the posted schedule, including the every-third-weekend rotation.

Describe a time you disagreed with a nurse about a patient's respiratory care.

What they are checking: Collaborative conflict resolution that keeps the focus on the patient.

What would you do

A physician orders a treatment you think isn't helping the patient. What do you do?

What they are checking: Willingness to advocate with evidence while respecting the care team's decision process.

You have three treatments due, a rapid response and a discharge teaching session at the same time. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Triage judgment and use of the team when demand exceeds one therapist.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd wean a child off high-flow nasal cannula.

What they are checking: Clinical reasoning around weaning criteria and monitoring, a daily task in pediatric RT.

How do ventilator settings differ for an infant compared to an adult?

What they are checking: Understanding of pediatric ventilation like smaller tidal volumes and pressure considerations.

How do you prepare a family to manage home oxygen or a trach at discharge?

What they are checking: Teaching and discharge skills, which the posting names as part of the day role.

How do you assess work of breathing in a baby who can't tell you how they feel?

What they are checking: Skill reading retractions, nasal flaring, grunting and other signs specific to infants.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ ​ DAYS ! Full-time 1st Shift (3 - 12 hour shifts and an every 3rd weekend rotation). At least two (2) years of work experience as a licensed RCP (adult and/or pediatrics) is strongly preferred for this DAY shift opening as established competencies are desired to coordinate closely with interdisciplinary teams, participate in rounds, handling discharges, and managing complex care plans with high level of autonomy . At Children’s Wisconsin, we are dedicated to providing exceptional respiratory care to our pediatric patients. We are looking for skilled Respiratory Therapists who are passionate about pediatric care to join our compassionate team. If you thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and have a passion for making a difference in children's lives, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Why Join Us: External experienced RT's are eligible for a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus. Opportunity to work in a child-centered, cutting-edge care environment.Make a meaningful impact on the lives of pediatric patients.Join a compassionate and dedicated team of healthcare professionals. Respiratory Therapist Job Description: As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing respiratory care to children in various settings. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting and have a passion for pediatric care, this is your chance to make a real difference one breath at a time. Respiratory Therapist Key Responsibilities: Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients in various settings.Administer respiratory therapy treatments and procedures.Monitor and evaluate patient responses to therapy.Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.Educate patients and families on respiratory care and management.Apply scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and theory to practical clinical problems.Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative, and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families.Actively participate in resuscitative and emergent situations.Function within professional and hospital standards. Respiratory Therapist Qualifications: Requires a valid Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license. Requires CRT and RRT. Certified Respiratory Therapist and Registered Respiratory Therapist. Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) training (or required within 6 months). Education - requires completion of a respiratory therapy program. Note: No Pediatric work experience is required, at least 2 years of RCP experience strongly preferred for Day shift position. A desire to serve children and families is essential. Children's has a robust orientation process. https://childrenswi.org/careers/switching-to-pediatrics Click here to learn more: https://childrenswi.org/careers/who-we-hire/respiratory-therapist Other shifts and schedules including Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN schedule options also available and posted separately. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care

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