Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description
Overview
UnityPoint Health
As-needed
Responsible for supporting treating and maintaining the respiratory system and providing respiratory therapy for all ages as ordered by a physician according to established standards and practices.
Why UnityPoint Health
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 long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged 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
- Administration of oxygen respiratory medicines bronchial hygiene RCAT (Respiratory care and treatment protocol) and collection of blood for arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis for all ages as ordered by provider.
- Maintenance of invasive and non-invasive ventilators. Assists in airway management for all ages
- Assistance with cardiac stress testing bronchoscopy and specimens from procedure with privileged provider supervision.
- Performing EKGs and bedside monitoring of patients vital signs as ordered by provider and assessment of the respiratory system for all ages.
- Ability to do pulmonary function testing with proper training.
- Responds to all Medical Emergency Rapid Response MET STEMI and Trauma calls.
- Must travel to patients on various nursing units.
- Emergent urgent or CPR situation intubation and airway management with initial and ongoing competency overseen by anesthesia.
- Education of respiratory students and Nursing on respiratory related matters.
Qualifications
Certified:
- Associates degree in respiratory therapy.
- 1 year experience preferred.
- Licensed in the state of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the NBRC at time of hire. Maintains Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the NBRC preferred.
- Basic computer skills read writes comprehends and speaks English.
Registered:
- Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Licensed in the state of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the NBRC at time of hire.
- Maintains Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the NBRC preferred.
- Basic computer skills read writes comprehends and speaks English.
Employment Type
Gig
