Respiratory Therapist - Full-time

Trinity Health · Mason City, IA · 2 wk ago

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At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities — that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in the region and the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center licensed for 346 beds, serving more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. MercyOne North Iowa is also a teaching institution, conducting residencies and fellowships in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and Pharmacy, as well as a School of Radiologic Technology. We serve as a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians, and many other medical fields.

About the role

This position is responsible for the administration of routine respiratory care to all pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Areas worked include general acute care areas, intensive care, emergency department, surgical suites, recovery rooms, skilled nursing facilities, and other clinical areas.

Responsibilities

Performs incentive spirometry, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, pulmonary drainage procedures, BIPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, therapeutic bronchoscopy, co-oximetry, EKG, Holter, Zio, intubation assist, extubation, blood gas, outpatient testing, and suctioning following interpretation of physician orders.
Assesses patients receiving Respiratory Care using bedside assessment techniques and knowledge of indications, contraindications, hazards of procedures, and actions/reactions of medications being administered.
Responds to and participates as a team member in resuscitation and rapid response pages.
Performs basic spirometry procedures, electrocardiograms, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
Provides patient education and assists with community events related to Respiratory Care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; or associate degree in chemical, physical, or biological science required.
Graduate of a respiratory therapy program required or board-eligible within a few months of graduation (certification required at hire/transfer).
Credentialed by the NBRC at the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) level required.
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure in the state of Iowa required.
CAPRS and N95 fit testing validation within 30 days of hire required.
Demonstrated competence in Respiratory Care.
Ability to read, write, and/or speak English.

Schedule

Full Time; 32 hours per week.
Evening Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays.

Benefits