Children’s Wisconsin offers respiratory therapy services at our nationally ranked Milwaukee and Fox Valley hospitals and pulmonary specialty clinics. Our Pulmonary Medicine Program was named among the nation's best in U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best Children's Hospitals. Our program includes Wisconsin's only pediatric sleep center accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. It is one of only 25 accredited centers in the country dedicated solely to children.
Respiratory Therapy
Interested in Joining Our Respiratory Therapy Team?
View our current respiratory therapy job openings available throughout the state of Wisconsin.
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Local Respiratory Therapy School Information
There are various respiratory therapy technical colleges throughout the state of Wisconsin. Please click the school links below to learn more about their admissions process, program information and tuition details.
- Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
- Moraine Park Tech College (Fond Du Lac)
- Madison Area Technical College
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (Green Bay)
Additional respiratory therapist programs in Wisconsin can be found on the CoARC website.
Interested in Learning More About Scholarships?
- Scholarships information
Respiratory Therapy Department Overview
Roles
- Ask us about our current sign-on bonuses and openings!
Why You Should Join Our Team!
- Market leading wages and benefits package
- Strong team dynamic throughout hospital
- Colorful, playful work environment
- High autonomy with treatment plans using protocols
- NAVA, oscillators, variety of ventilators and modes
- Level 1 Trauma Center and level 4 NICU
- NICU Core and CV-PICU Core RT groups
- Trach/Vent, PFT department, Sleep Lab, transport
- Extensive, supportive, three-stage orientation process (five weeks for Acute Care, nine weeks for Critical Care, four weeks for NICU)
- Education-focused organization partnered with the Medical College of Wisconsin Simulation Lab
- Updated facility-latest technology with new EDTC
- Tuition reimbursement, REACH Program and other professional development opportunities
- One additional credential reimbursed
Inpatient Respiratory Therapy
- Preferred scheduling, only two holidays a year
- Work every third weekend
- Night and weekend bonuses
Pulmonary Clinic
- Day shift
- No weekends or holidays
Respiratory Therapist Career Pathway at Children’s Wisconsin
Children’s Wisconsin is committed to providing our staff with tools and resources to support our employees plan, navigate and achieve their career path goals. If you join our team, we will encourage and help you grow professionally. Our respiratory therapy department offers opportunities for therapists to become super users, gain new skills in various specialties.
How to Apply
Children’s Wisconsin offers internship opportunities for individuals currently enrolled in a respiratory therapy program.
Benefits
- Gain professional experience in a paid position while in school
- Flexible work schedules
- Tuition assistance funding available
- Employment opportunities after graduation
Year 1 Intern Details
- Currently enrolled in the first year of a respiratory therapy program
- Maintains, cleans and prepares equipment and supplies for patient care
- Restocks equipment and supplies to maintain appropriate levels
- Performs a variety of support functions as needed by the respiratory department
- Assists the hospital with patient safety initiatives such as the “sitter program,” which observes patients to maintain a safe environment
Year 2 Intern Details
- Currently enrolled in the second year of a respiratory therapy program
- Provides quality respiratory care to pediatric through adult patients in an acute care and emergency department setting in accordance with established policies and procedures under the supervision of a respiratory care practitioner
- Explains procedures and treatments to patient
- Performs medication administration via aerosol and MDI. Utilizes PEP/PAP devices, therapy vest, IPV machine and cough assist devices
- Performs miscellaneous delegated tasks as necessary
- Shadow opportunities in PICU and NICU are available as time allows
- Assists the hospital with patient safety initiatives such as the “sitter program,” which observes patients to maintain a safe environment
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a respiratory therapy program.
- Brings a positive attitude, energy and enthusiasm
How To Apply