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Respiratory Therapist - Graduate (December Grads)

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

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

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your clinical rotations. What did you see in pediatrics or the NICU?

What they are checking: Exposure to children in school and honesty about how much they've actually done.

Tell me about a time you received critical feedback from a preceptor. How did you respond?

What they are checking: Coachability, which decides how fast a new graduate grows through orientation.

Why pediatrics as a first job?

What they are checking: Genuine interest in serving children and families, which the posting calls essential.

How do you handle stress after a hard shift, like a code that didn't go well?

What they are checking: Healthy coping and resilience, which new clinicians need early on.

You're a December graduate. When can you start, and what do you need to be ready?

What they are checking: Clarity about timing and readiness for the specific start window.

What would you do

During orientation you're unsure about a ventilator alarm. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask for help quickly instead of guessing, which is the most important new-grad safety habit.

How would you deliver an aerosol treatment to a toddler who keeps pushing the mask away?

What they are checking: Practical creativity with young children to get medication delivered effectively.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd assess an infant with bronchiolitis.

What they are checking: Basic pediatric respiratory assessment, which every new therapist here will use often.

What's your plan for passing the TMC and getting your RRT credential and Wisconsin license?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic path to credentialing on the timeline this role requires.

What do you know about how ventilator settings change from neonates to adults?

What they are checking: Foundational knowledge across the age range this role serves.

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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/ Recent and/or future upcoming December 2026 Respiratory Therapy graduates are encouraged to apply now. No Pediatric work experience is required, but interest in serving children and families is essential. Children's Wisconsin has a robust orientation program! Interviews for multiple openings currently in progress so please apply now. The Respiratory Therapist will provide quality respiratory care to patients from the neonate to the adult and families in accordance with established policies and procedures. If a new graduate, will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. The Respiratory Therapist - graduate will take the skills, knowledge and clinical experience gained in school to work directly with a preceptor to build competencies in respiratory equipment, treatments, and patient assessment to provide the best and safest care to patients in the hospital setting. • Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with a minimum of an Associate's Degree is required before start date. • Must produce proof of passing the NBRC credentialing exam at minimum of CRT level prior to starting in position and have a Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of Wisconsin in process. • Clinical experience in hospital or home care is preferred. • Possesses rudimentary assessment and basic analytical skills in order to perform limited patient observations. • Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required within 30 days of hire. • Requires interpersonal skills which involve collaborating with peers, supervisors and medical staff. Understands role of performing delegated tasks. • Prefer experience with computer skills. Ability to stand and walk for up to eighty percent of work time when performing job assignments. Click here to learn more: https://childrenswi.org/careers/who-we-hire/respiratory-therapist https://childrenswi.org/careers/switching-to-pediatrics • FTE .9 Nights. 12 hour shifts and every 3rd weekend rotation. - Competitive salary & benefits package. - For Night shift roles - a special Night pay premium $ in addition to standard shift differentials. - Plus **Sign-on Bonus Eligible* - Clinical & Professional Career Development Program 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

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