Respiratory Tech
Respiratory Tech
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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.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
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.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at
Overview
UnityPointSt Lukes
PRN (asneeded)
**GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM**
Provides basic respiratory care procedures throughout all areas as ordered by the physician. Participates in patient and family teaching. Students will always work with in house supervision.
Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Utilizes assessment skills to provide respiratory care procedures to achieve optimal benefit to the patient.
Communicates with RC staff regarding patient therapy and their expected outcomes.
Team Involvement
Assists in the work flow wherever needed in order to deliver prompt attention to the patient.
Responds to code situations to be of assistance if needed.
Documentation
Maintain accurate records documenting clinical notes in the patients EMR
Educate patients on meds spacers their illness and therapeutic devices.
Qualifications
- Be enrolled in an accredited RT program and be in good standing or have graduated from an accredited RT program and awaiting boards.
- Completion of semester of an accredited RT program with instructor recommendation/approval
- BCLS certification upon hire
- Writes reads comprehends and speaks English
- Basic computer knowledge in order to chart in the EMR
- Able to communicate and work well with a team of various professionals
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
- Child and Adult Mandatory Abuse Reporting training.
Employment Type
Gig
