Respiratory Therapist-Certified
Respiratory Therapist-Certified
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Job Description
Overview
UnityPointSt Lukes Hospital
FullTime Nights
6pm6am; 12hour shifts & every other weekend/holiday
$10000.00 Sign On Bonus to Qualified Applicants!
Provides respiratory care procedures throughout all areas as ordered by the physician. Responds to Code Blue Rapid Response trauma alerts and other appropriated requests for quick action. Initiates and maintains ventilators and noninvasive equipment. Interacts with other teams in the hospital to improve the quality of care provided to the patient.
UPH Additional Information
At UnityPoint Health you matter. 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.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Manages the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications knowing their indications and contraindications along with CPT therapies.
- Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Responsible for the setup safety check monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators and noninvasive devices.
- Perform diagnostic tests with physician interpretations to follow.
- Draw ABGs
Team Involvement
- Participate as a team member in code situations rapid responses NICU transports and various patient/infection/quality committees to promote effective working relations and patient safety.
- Preceptor for respiratory students
Documentation
- Maintain accurate records documenting clinical notes in the patient EMR.
- Educate patients on meds spacers their illness and therapeutic devices.
Qualifications
- Certified/Registry eligible Respiratory Therapist as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Associate Degree
- Current BCLS certification or obtain within 30 days
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as an RCP in Iowa
- Current NBRC certificate
- ACLS and NRP within 6 months
- Writes reads comprehends and speaks English
- Basic computer knowledge in order to chart in the EMR
- Critical thinking skills needed to address situations quickly.
- 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
Full-Time
