Respiratory Care Youth Apprentice

MISSION

• Froedtert South is committed to living out the healing ministries of the Judeo-Christian faiths by providing exceptional and compassionate healthcare service that promotes the dignity and well-being of the people we serve.

POSITION PURPOSE

• Under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist, the youth apprentice observes, collaborates and/or performs various activities to support patient care in a hospital setting.

SITE(S)

• Froedtert Kenosha Hospital
• Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Current junior or senior High School student enrolled in and participating in the Youth Apprenticeship Program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Current BLS and/or CPR from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 6 months of employment.

SUPERVISES

• n/a

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to read, write, hear, and speak the English language fluently.
• The physical, technical, and cognitive ability, as well as manual dexterity, to support the Respiratory Therapist.
• Knowledge of telephone etiquette, typing, computer, copy machine and use of a fax machine.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Demonstrates competency with specific skills that are identified on the Youth Apprenticeship Therapeutic Services Pathway.
• Under supervision of a Respiratory Therapist, courteously interacts with patients and their families/visitors #cb

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years. Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations.

Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.