Respiratory Therapist Weekends

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Job Description Summary

At MercyOne health care is more than just a doctors visit or a place to go when youre 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 our region and we are proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private not-for-profit health care center licensed for 346 beds which serves more than 400000 inpatients and outpatients each addition MercyOne North Iowa is a teaching institution. We conduct a Family Medicine Residency Internal Medicine Residency Cardiology Fellowship Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a School of Radiologic Technology. MercyOne North Iowa is a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory nursing paramedic rehabilitation medical assistants pastoral services physicians and many other medical fields.

Job Description

Want to learn more about MercyOne North Click here: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center MercyOne

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Respiratory Therapist.

As a Respiratory Therapist at MercyOne you will 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.

• 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 order.

• Assesses patients receiving Respiratory Care using beside assessment technique and knowledge of indications contraindications hazards of the above procedures and actions/reactions of medications being given. Responds to and are team members of the resuscitation and rapid response pages.

• Performs basic spirometry procedures electrocardiograms arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.

• Provides patient education and assists with community events dealing with Respiratory Care.

• Areas worked include general acute care areas intensive care emergency department surgical suites recovery rooms skilled nursing facilities and other clinical areas.

Schedule:

• Full Time; 36 hours

• Weekends: Sat/Sun

• 0700 - 1930

General Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; or associate degree in chemical physical or biological science required .

• Graduate of respiratory therapy program required or board-eligible within a few months of graduation as certification is required at hire/transfer.

• Credentialed by the NBRC at the Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist 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.

• Experience:

• Must have demonstrated competence in Respiratory Care.

• Special Skills Competencies and Aptitudes:

• Must be able to read write and/or speak English

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits culture and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

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