Respiratory Therapist Registered-BLS ACLS NRP PALS

Shift: Full-time flex schedule working both days and nights 6:00 am - 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm - 6:00 am for 72 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and every 4th weekend rotation.

Provide expert Respiratory Care to diverse patient population across inpatient and outpatient settings ranging from neonates to adults. Deliver safe efficient and compassionate respiratory therapies and diagnostic testing while maintaining equipment documenting accurately and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.

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.

• Evaluate patients respiratory conditions by conducting physical examinations and reviewing medical histories.
• Administerrespiratorytherapiesincludingmedical gasdeliverynebulizationchestphysiotherapyairwaymanagementandmechanicalventilation(invasiveandnon-invasive)forpediatricadolescentadultandneonatalpatients.
• Performdiagnostictestingsuchasarterialbloodgas(ABG)collectionand analysispulmonary function testingandpulseoximetry
• Monitorpatientphysiologicalresponsestotreatmentsandadjust careorescalateconcernsasappropriate.
• Manageartificialairwaysandtroubleshootrespiratoryequipmenttoensurepatientsafetyandtherapyeffectiveness.
• Activememberofthemedicalemergencyresponseteams.
• Maintainaccuratetimelyandthoroughdocumentationinthepatientelectronicmedicalrecord(EMR.).
• Communicateandcollaborateeffectivelywithinterdisciplinaryteamsregardingpatientstatusandtherapyplans.
• Provideassistancewithinternalpatienttransports.
• Providepatientandfamilyeducationonrespiratorypathophysiologyandpharmacologictherapies.
• Set upmaintain and troubleshoot respiratorytherapyequipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for respiratory therapy students andnew staff.
• Participate in departmental and multidisciplinary committees focused on quality improvement patient safety and clinicaloutcomes.

Education:

• AssociatesorBachelors degree in Respiratory Therapyfrom an accredited program.
• GraduateofaCoARCapprovedRespiratoryCareprogram.

Experience:

• None.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• MusthavecurrentlicensureingoodstandingtopracticeasaRespiratoryCarePractitionerinState(s)ofPractice.
  • RCPIL
  • RCPIA
  • RCPWI
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• MandatoryReporterwithin 90 days of hire.
  • MRCDAIA
  • MRCHILDIA
  • MRDEPADULTIA
• Basic Life Support (BLS)certificationwithin 90 days of hire.
• AdvancedCardiacLife Support (ACLS)certificationwithin 90 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificationwithin90 daysof hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificationpreferred within180 daysof hire.