Respiratory Therapist-Advanced

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is recruiting for two (2) Respiratory Therapist (RT)-Advanced positions. CWC provides short-term and long-term residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential. CWC is located at 317 Knutson Drive on the North side of Madison. CWC also has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route.

CWC is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services. Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS.

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As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is considered among the best in the country!
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

One position will work 6:00 am – 6:30 pm and one position will work 6:00 pm – 6:30 am. Both positions will be required to work every other weekend.

As a RT-Advanced, you will provide coordination of RT services to community clients. Position responsibilities include:

• developing daily evaluation and treatment schedule for CWC residents and community clients;
• developing, modifying, and implementing respiratory therapy policies and procedures according to CWC and professional standards and in coordination with other health care professions;
• coordinating pulmonary clinics;
• coordinating teaching responsibilities for RT staff and affiliates, CWC health care staff, and community staff, in the application of respiratory treatments, respiratory equipment, tracheostomy care and change, and respiratory emergency procedures;
• monitoring of the work of RT affiliates, limited term employee (LTEs), and permanent RT staff;
• assisting with the research, decision making and coordination of the purchase or rental, maintenance, repair, and disposition of RT equipment for CWC residents and community clients;
• coordinating the training of staff including community staff in the use of new equipment;
• assisting with budget preparations;
• establishing departmental goals; a
• providing specialized Respiratory Services to CWC residents and community clients who are cognitively and developmentally disabled or have experienced traumatic injuries or environmental insults.

The starting pay is between $37.00 and $41.54 per hour (approximately $77,000-$86,400 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. These positions in pay schedule and range 06/63.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by CWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS strives to hire individuals who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Be certified as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Wisconsin at the time of application.
• Experience training and monitoring RT staff.
• Experience developing staffing schedules.
• Experience or education with RT evaluation and treatment approaches.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience or education with the unique medical challenges of the developmentally disabled and critically ill client (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, apnea, acute and chronic asthma, aspiration pneumonia, obstructive airway, post-operative complications, Cystic Fibrosis, etc.).
• Experience researching, determining and coordinating the purchase or rental, maintenance, repair and disposition of RT equipment.
• Experience or education in developing teaching materials.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here.

For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jacque Strook in Human Resources at Jacqueline.Strook@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

The deadline to apply is Monday, February 26, 2024, at 11:59 pm.