Respiratory Therapist

• Area of Interest: Allied Health

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01

• Department: Pulmonary Function

• Shift: As Needed

• Job ID: 189209

Overview

Respiratory Therapist

Grundy County Memorial Hospital

Department: Respiratory Care Shift/Schedule: As-Needed (PRN) | Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday from either 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Join the Respiratory Care team at UnityPoint Health – Grundy County Memorial Hospital, where you'll play an important role in helping patients of all ages breathe easier and receive high-quality, compassionate care. As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll work alongside a collaborative healthcare team to provide respiratory treatments, support patients with a variety of conditions, and assist in emergency situations.

This as-needed (PRN) opportunity offers flexibility while allowing you to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, patient-centered hospital environment.

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

• Provide respiratory care and treatments to patients of all ages based on individual needs and provider orders.

• Administer oxygen therapy, respiratory medications, and airway clearance treatments.

• Monitor and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators to support patients with respiratory needs.

• Assess respiratory function, monitor vital signs, and perform diagnostic testing, including arterial blood gas (ABG) collection.

• Perform pulmonary function testing, EKGs, and other respiratory and cardiac monitoring procedures.

• Respond to emergency situations and assist with airway management, resuscitation, and life-saving interventions.

• Support outpatient diagnostic services, including home sleep studies, Holter monitoring, and overnight oximetry testing.

• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate safe, effective patient care.

• Assist with cardiac stress testing and other procedures as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required at time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic documentation systems.

• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support patients, families, and healthcare team members.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented healthcare environment.

• Commitment to providing compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care.