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Respiratory Therapist

UnityPoint Health • Waterloo, IA • 3h ago

Area of Interest: Allied Health

Sign On Bonus: $20,000

FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.90

Department: Pulmonary Funct-Cardio- Logan

Shift: 6pm-6:30am

Job ID: 189746

Overview

UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Schedule: Full Time | 36 hours per week | Rotating 12 Hour Shifts | Holiday and weekend rotation

Eligible for $20,000 Sign-On Bonus paid over 3 years

We're seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to join our team! This role will provide expert respiratory care to a diverse patient population across inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from neonates to adults. The Therapist d eliver s safe, efficient, and compassionate respiratory therapies and diagnostic testing while maintaining equipment, documenting accurately, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes .

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you're 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

Evaluate respiratory status through physical assessment and medical history review, performing diagnostic tests such as ABGs, pulmonary function testing, and pulse oximetry

Administer respiratory therapies-including medical gas delivery, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, airway management, and invasive/ noninvasive ventilation-for neonatal through adult patients

Monitor patient responses, adjust therapy as needed, manage artificial airways, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure safe, effective care

Participate in emergency response teams, assist with internal patient transports, and maintain accurate EMR documentation

Set up, maintain , clean, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment while promoting safety and adherence to infection control standards

Serve as a preceptor for students and new staff , and participate in committees focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical outcomes

Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree or Bachelor's degree i n Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program is required

Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program is required

Experience:

None

License(s)/Certification(s):

Required Upon Hire:

Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in State(s) of Practice.

Illinois Department o f Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Iowa Board of Respiratory Care and Polysomnography (IBRC)

Wisconsin Department o f Safety a nd Professional Services (WIDSPS)

Certified Resp Therapy Technician by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Required within 90 Days of Hire:

Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care

Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter training in state(s) where providing care

Must possess and maintain one of the following through American Heart Association (AHA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

If specializing in pediatric/neonatal critical care medicine must have PALS (AHA) or NRP Certification (AAP)

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