Respiratory Therapist

• Area of Interest: Allied Health

• FTE/Hours per pay period: .90

• Department: Respiratory Care

• Shift: Nights, 6:00 pm - 6:00 am, for 72 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and weekend rotation.

• Job ID: 189504

Overview

Shift: Full-time; Nights 6:00 pm - 6:00 am, for 72 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and weekend rotation

Provide expert respiratory care to a diverse patient population across inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from neonates to adults. Deliver safe, efficient, and c ompassionate respiratory therapies and diagnostic testing while maintaining equipment, documenting accurately, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.

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

• Evaluate patients' respiratory conditions by conducting physical examinations and reviewing medical histories.

• Administer respiratory therapies including medical gas delivery, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, airway management, and mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and neonatal patients.

• Perform diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis, pulmonary function testing, and pulse oximetry

• Monitor patient physiological responses to treatments and adjust care or escalate concerns as appropriate .

• Manage artificial airways and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure patient safety and therapy effectiveness.

• Active member of the medical emergency response teams .

• Maintain accurate , timely , and thorough documentation in the patient electronic medical record (EMR.).

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams regarding patient status and therapy plans.

• Provide assistance with internal patient transport . Provide patient and family education on respiratory pathophysiology and pharmacologic therapies.

• Set up, maintain , and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment.

• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of respiratory therapy equipmen t .

• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for respiratory therapy students and new staff .

• Participate in departmental and multidisciplinary committees focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required .

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program required .

Experience:

• None.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in State(s) of practice required :

• RCPIL

• RCPIA

• RCPWI

• Mandatory Reporter required within 90 days of hire:

• MRCDAIA

• MRCHILDIA

• MRDEPADULTIA

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 180 days of hire.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 180 days of hire.