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Respiratory Therapist

Bellin Gundersen · Hillsboro, WI · $33.78–$49.16 an hour · Part time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a casual role in Hillsboro covering both inpatient and outpatient care. How do you stay sharp when your hours vary?

What they are checking: Whether a casual therapist will keep skills and protocols current without regular shifts.

Tell me about teaching a patient or family member to use an inhaler or home equipment correctly.

What they are checking: Whether they use teach-back and check technique, since poor inhaler use is a common reason treatments fail.

Tell me about a time you worked closely with nurses and providers to improve a patient's outcome.

What they are checking: Whether they see themselves as part of the care team and share what they notice.

What would you do

A COPD patient's oxygen saturation is 86 percent and they're getting more drowsy. What are you thinking?

What they are checking: Whether they consider carbon dioxide retention and know when oxygen alone is not the answer.

In a small rural hospital you may be the only therapist on site. How do you handle an emergency when backup is far away?

What they are checking: Whether they can act confidently and independently in a critical access setting.

A nurse asks you to start a treatment that you don't think is appropriate for the patient. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up respectfully and get clarification from the provider instead of just doing it.

About the work

Walk me through how you assess a patient's cardiopulmonary status when you're first called to the bedside.

What they are checking: Whether they have a systematic assessment that covers breath sounds, work of breathing, vitals and gases.

How do you use a respiratory protocol while still applying your own clinical judgment?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow protocols but recognize when a patient's condition calls for contacting the provider.

What outpatient services have you provided, such as pulmonary function testing or pulmonary rehab?

What they are checking: Whether their skills cover the outpatient side of this role, not only bedside care.

How do you revise a respiratory care plan when a patient isn't improving the way you expected?

What they are checking: Whether they re-evaluate and adjust instead of continuing the same plan out of habit.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Job Highlights • Casual position with casual incentive pay. • Competitive base pay range of $33.78 to $49.16, based on years of experience. • Opportunity to provide respiratory care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. About this role Join Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro as a Respiratory Therapist and help patients breathe easier through skilled, compassionate care. In this role, you will assess cardiopulmonary status, develop and carry out respiratory care plans, support outpatient needs, educate patients and families, and work closely with the care team to promote healing and optimal health. Your work supports our mission of empathy amplified by delivering safe, patient-centered care. Key responsibilities • Assess the patient’s cardiopulmonary status and develop, revise, implement, and evaluate a respiratory care plan. • Use established practice guidelines, protocols, and clinical judgment to support the best patient outcomes. • Identify and address the special needs of patients in outpatient settings. • Practice in accordance with Respiratory Care department competency-based standards. • Assist patients, family members, and other health care providers with outpatient care through education, training, and equipment referrals. • Provide education and professional expertise to patients, families, the health care team, and the community. • Personally interact with, engage with, and care for patients. • Ensure patient safety. What you will need • Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required. • No experience required • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care required. • Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Wisconsin required. • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within two years of hire date required. • Current CPR certification required through American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or approved equivalent. • Strong communication, teamwork, and patient education skills. What we offer • Casual position with casual incentive pay. • Competitive hourly compensation based on experience. • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven health care environment. Our culture & values At Emplify Health by Gundersen, we live our mission of empathy amplified through belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and humility. As a Respiratory Therapist, you play an important role in helping patients manage respiratory disease, recover more comfortably, and receive the education they need to stay well. Our organization includes more than 10,000 caregivers across seven hospitals and 65 clinics, all working together to close health disparities and strengthen healthy communities. In Hillsboro, your work helps patients and families feel supported when breathing is hard and care matters most. Let's connect! Megan Wopat, Manager of Human Resources mjwopat@emplifyhealth.org | (608) 489-8106 If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below: Primary Recruiter: Megan Wopat Recruiter Email Address: MJWopat@emplifyhealth.org We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

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