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Respiratory Therapist - PRN - flexible schedule

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you stay current on protocols when you work only a few shifts a month?

What they are checking: Self-directed learning so that PRN status doesn't mean outdated practice.

What's your availability, and how quickly can you respond to a shift request?

What they are checking: Whether their flexibility actually matches the department's coverage needs.

Tell me about a time you used clinical judgment to change a treatment plan.

What they are checking: Whether they think beyond orders and protocols, which the posting describes as part of the job.

How do you support a scared parent while their child is being suctioned or intubated?

What they are checking: Whether they can comfort and inform families during frightening procedures without slowing down the care.

How do you hand off to the next therapist when you won't be back for a week or more?

What they are checking: Clear communication so care continues smoothly after a PRN shift.

What would you do

You're called to a resuscitation as soon as you arrive for your shift. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Readiness to jump into emergent situations, which the posting says RTs actively join.

You're floated to a unit you rarely work on. How do you get oriented quickly?

What they are checking: Adaptability and willingness to ask questions rather than guess.

About the work

As a PRN therapist you'll cover neonates through adults. How do you shift your thinking between a preemie and a young adult with cystic fibrosis?

What they are checking: Range across age groups, which the posting names, and awareness of age-specific risks.

Walk me through setting up NIV for a child in respiratory distress.

What they are checking: Practical skill with interfaces, settings and monitoring for noninvasive ventilation in children.

What diagnostic services have you performed, such as blood gases or pulmonary function tests?

What they are checking: Breadth of diagnostic skills that the role lists alongside therapeutic work.

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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/ The respiratory therapist applies scientific knowledge, technical expertise and theory to practical clinical problems and is often required to exercise clinical judgment. Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families. Actively participates in resuscitative and emergent situations. Functions within professional and hospital standards. • Completion of respiratory therapy program. • Must have a valid Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license • CRT required and RRT strongly preferred before start. • For PRN roles, at least 1 year of RCP work experience is preferred. • Must have current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required. • Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) training is required within 6 months. Basic personal computer skills required. Must possess analytical skills necessary to resolve complex clinical problems relating to respiratory care issues and patient safety and welfare. Ability to work independently and utilize time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills. Ability to cope with physically and mentally stressful situations. Interpersonal skills which frequently involve collaborating with peers, supervisors and medical staff on issues in order to accomplish objectives for patient care. Ability to stand and walk for up to eighty percent of work time when performing job assignments or responding to emergency calls. Ability to push or pull equipment that may weigh up to 170 lb. Ability to lift equipment/supplies up to 25 lb. Ability to lift or move patients from the neonate to adult. Ability to assemble complex equipment and perform fine motor skills. PRN Schedule Options: PRN Tier I : • Three (3) – 12 hour shifts = 36 hours per 6 week schedule PRN Tier II : • Four (4)- 12 hour shifts = 48 hours per 6 week schedule PRN Tier III : • Six (6)- 12 hour shifts = 72 hours per 6 week schedule * PRN RCP hires that transition to an FTE RCP position within 6 months of hire are eligible for the sign-on bonus typically reserved only for new hires Click here to learn more: https://childrenswi.org/careers/who-we-hire/respiratory-therapist Note: Pediatric work experience is NOT required. A desire to serve children and families is essential. Children's has a robust orientation process. https://childrenswi.org/careers/switching-to-pediatrics 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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