Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

Employment Type:

• Part Time - 24 hours per week

Shift Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts - Primarily 10am-10:30pm but on occasion 6am-6:30pm 7am-7:30pm or 8am-8:30pm
• Every 3rd weekend will be 6:00pm - 6:30am

Position Highlights and Benefits

• New grads welcomed!!
• Relocation package offered

We care about your well-being both physical and mental which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

GENERAL SUMMARY:

A Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessment evaluation for appropriate therapy administration of therapy consultation with other health care providers diagnostic testing implementation and troubleshooting of equipment and monitoring of patient. These services are provided as appropriate for patient age to include neonate infant child adolescent adult and geriatric adult.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs inhaled medication therapy arterial puncture blood gas analysis pulmonary function testing chest physiotherapy oxygen therapy helium-oxygen therapy carbon dioxide-oxygen therapy nitric oxide-oxygen therapy CPAP therapy BIPAP therapy bland aerosol therapy PEP therapy high-frequency oscillator therapy and ventilatory support modalities as ordered by physician.
• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation assists or performs intubation manages artificial airway and transport of patients requiring ventilatory support.
• Assembles manipulates and troubleshoots Respiratory Care equipment including mechanical ventilators pulse oximeters capnometers aerosol generators medical gas delivery systems humidification systems and mechanical percussors.
• Interprets diagnostic results for feasibility and reports results to include blood or other body fluid analysis by blood gas analyzer and co-oximeter pulmonary function screening pulmonary mechanics studies end-tidal C02 and pulse oximetry.
• Performs record keeping billing and medical record documentation functions.
• Provides patient instruction in the use of Respiratory Care devices and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate of completion from an accredited Respiratory Care Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP).
• Credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.