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Respiratory Therapist - WEEKEND PROGRAM

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 19, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a weekend program at 0.9 FTE with three 12-hour shifts. What draws you to a weekend schedule, and how will you keep it sustainable?

What they are checking: Commitment to a weekend-only rotation and realistic plans to avoid burnout.

Tell me about a time you were the most experienced therapist on a shift.

What they are checking: Leadership and support for less experienced colleagues during thin staffing.

How do you coordinate with nursing and physicians during a busy weekend admission?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate closely with nursing and physicians, which the posting stresses for this role.

What pediatric or adult experience do you bring as a licensed RCP?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the two years of experience the posting strongly prefers.

What would you do

Weekends often have fewer leaders and specialists on site. How do you manage complex care plans with more autonomy?

What they are checking: Confidence making sound decisions independently, which the posting says this role requires.

How do you escalate concerns on a weekend when the usual attending isn't available?

What they are checking: Knowledge of escalation chains and willingness to use them.

A parent asks why the plan changed between Friday and Saturday. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Clear communication with families when care shifts across teams.

About the work

Walk me through managing a child on a home ventilator admitted with a respiratory infection.

What they are checking: Skill with complex chronic patients and coordinating with home settings and families.

How do you know when a child on CPAP is failing and needs more support?

What they are checking: Clinical judgment about when to escalate support, which keeps a struggling child from becoming an emergency.

What's your approach to charting accurately during 12-hour shifts?

What they are checking: Documentation habits that keep the record reliable when workload is high.

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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/ ​ Weekend Program: Full-time FTE .9 - 1st Shift (3 - 12 hour shifts) - 1st Shift 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 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: • $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced RCPs with 2 or more years of experience. • 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 Weekend Program 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 available shifts and PRN 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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