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RESPIRATORY CARE GRADUATE - Apply now
Day and night shift opportunities available!
Why Join Us?
• Comprehensive RT Residency Program: Transition smoothly from student to professional with our structured residency program designed to enhance your skills and confidence over the first 12-months of your career.
• Clinical Career Ladder: Advance your career with a clear pathway from RCP I to RCP 4, earning rewards for achieving advanced credentials and degrees.
• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy the flexibility of self-scheduling, empowering you to balance your work commitments with your personal life.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values mentorship, professional growth, and collaboration.
RT Residency Program
Our Respiratory Therapist Residency Program is designed to bridge the gap between academic training and professional practice. As a participant, you will engage in a structured program that includes hands-on clinical experience, mentorship from seasoned respiratory care professionals, and ongoing education sessions to expand your knowledge and expertise. The program focuses on building confidence in critical care settings, mastering advanced procedures, and developing leadership skills, ensuring a smooth transition into your role as a skilled and independent Respiratory Therapist.
Clinical Career Ladder
We believe in recognizing and rewarding professional growth. Our Clinical Career Ladder offers a clear pathway for advancement, starting from RCP I and progressing through RCP II, RCP III, and RCP IV roles. As you gain experience, pursue advanced credentials, or complete higher degrees, you will be rewarded with increased responsibilities, recognition, and compensation. Whether your goals include specializing in critical care, taking on leadership roles, or furthering your education, our career ladder provides the opportunities and support to help you succeed.
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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.
This job is ON - SITE.
FTE: 0.900000
Standard Hours: 36.00
Shift: Shift 4
Shift Details:
3 x 12 hour shifts per week. Shift: Day (06:00-18:30) or Night (18:00-06:30) available. Holidays: Holiday rotation required. Weekends: Every third weekend
Job Summary:
Comprehensive RT Residency Program: Transition smoothly from student to professional with our structured residency program designed to enhance your skills and confidence over the first 12-months of your career.
• RC Graduate: Students anticipating graduation from an RT program between May and August 2026 are encouraged to apply now for positions that begin in Summer 2026.
The Respiratory Care Graduate position transitions the new graduate into a Respiratory Care Practitioner role post-graduation. The individual will take the skills and knowledge gained in school and clinical experience to work directly with a preceptor to become competent with all equipment, modalities and clinical patient assessments needed to care for patients in the hospital setting. The Respiratory Care Graduate position will provide direct patient care in accordance with the hospital's objectives, policies and procedures and display the core values of Froedtert under supervision of a licensed RCP.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
Successful completion of a course of study in Respiratory Care is required. Clinical experience in hospital, home care or skilled nursing facility is preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with an Associates Degree is required. Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with Bachelors Degree is preferred.
TRAINING DESCRIPTION:
Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care ( AARC ) is preferred.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
Staff must produce a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of Wisconsin with in 120 days from date of graduation. Staff who fail to meet the requirements will be placed into progressive corrective per policy FH-HR.001. (If full application is in review by the State of Wisconsin Licensing board the individual will not progress into the corrective action per policy FH-HR.001). Basic Life Support ( BLS ) is required. ACLS is preferred.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.