Respiratory Therapist-Methodist
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Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
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Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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Overview
Flexible Scheduling Let us know what you are looking for and we will discuss if we can make that schedule work! Fulltime Parttime and Weekend Package Shifts! Fulltime positions eligible for sign on bonus!
**Are you a current Respiratory student Learn more about our student stipend program: UPH Career Launch.**
Successfully functions as a Respiratory Care Practitioner as defined by the Iowa Board of Respiratory Care Practitioner Examiners of the Iowa Department of Public Health. Provides Respiratory Care for patients under the direction of a performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services quality patient/family care and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates clinical competency and technical knowledge in the delivery and administration of patient respiratory care interventions and treatments including initiation of ventilatory support delivery of aerosolized medications implementation and maintenance of protocols approved by medical staffing. Monitors and assesses breath sounds and vital signs.
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.
Audits patient records to ensure accuracy of patient care documentation and associated billing
Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgment and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
Utilizes a holistic approach (considering psychosocial spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and holding them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
Consistently delivers high quality care utilizing the respiratory care process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care.
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately
Collects data from record review to ensure that standardized care is being provided consistently to improve patient outcomes regulatory compliance and satisfaction.
Assesses needs of patients and families providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
Documents in the electronic medical record of patient any teaching that has been provided to patient and family.
Qualifications
Education:Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program for registry eligibility. Bachelors in Respiratory Care or Health Sciences related field of study perferred.
Experience:Minimum as required to achieve educational and credentialing requirements.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Must have CRT credential and be actively pursuing a RRT credential. All employees will have 6 months from date of hire to obtain RRT credential. If testing attempted but not passed by the 6month deadline therapist may remain employed provided they provide proof of reattempt of test every 3 months. Employees who fail to pass necessary testing within a 2year time frame will fail to meet this requirement.
Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Iowa
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three 3 months from date of hire.
If main specialization is to cover a critical care unit must have ACLS PALS or NRP Certification (within 1 years of hire).
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons.
If specializing in one of the critical care units prefer Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) and/or NeonatalPediatric Specialty (NPS) credentials.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity
Microsoft Office basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
