Respiratory Therapist, RRT (PRN)

About the Role

Join the MercyOne Family! As a Respiratory Therapist, you will perform 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 ages, 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.

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.
• Must have an active license as a respiratory care practitioner in the State of Iowa upon hire.
• Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Prefer ACLS certification within one year of hire.

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans, including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage
• Generous Night Shift Differential
• Relocation package offered

Schedule

Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM, every 3rd weekend

New grads are welcome! Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system.