Respiratory Therapist - Full-time

Employment Type: Full Time – 36 hours per week

Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts: primarily 5:30 am–6:00 pm, occasionally 6:00 am–6:30 pm
• Every 3rd weekend: 6:00 am–6:30 pm

Benefits

• New graduates welcomed
• Relocation package offered
• Wellness programs
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

About the Role

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 patients. These services are provided as appropriate for patient age groups including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric adult.

Responsibilities

• 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 transports 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, including blood or other body fluid analysis by blood gas analyzer and co-oximeter, pulmonary function screening, pulmonary mechanics studies, end-tidal CO₂, and pulse oximetry
• Performs record keeping, billing, and medical record documentation functions
• Provides patient instruction in the use of Respiratory Care devices and procedures

Requirements

• 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 months of hire (American Heart Association)
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three months of hire