Respiratory Therapist-Registered

Job Overview

Overview

Work hours will be nights, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, for 72 hours per pay period, and as needed. You will be required to flex to other shifts as needed. There is a holiday and a every 4th weekend rotation. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

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Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program
• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Iowa
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Current CPR certification required. ACLS and NRP certification/training required within 3 months of start date

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; and directing treatments given by aides, technicians and assistants. The RT also sets up and utilizes disinfection/sterilization equipment, ventilator therapy, pulmonary function testing, cardiac diagnostic testing (EKG, GXT, Holter), and blood gas testing and equipment calibration.