Respiratory Therapist Registered

Access Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

1 Positions

ID: 49562859

Posted On 05/22/2026

Job Overview

Area of Interest: Allied Health
FTE/Hours per pay period: .80
Department: Respiratory Care
Shift: Days, 6:00 am - 6:30 pm, for 64 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and every third weekend rotation.
Job ID: 182315

Overview

Shift: Full-time, Days 6:00 am - 6:30 pm, for 64 hours per pay period, holiday and every third 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 compassionate 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 respiratorytherapiesincluding medical gas delivery,nebulization,chestphysiotherapy,airwaymanagement,andmechanicalventilation(invasiveandnon-invasive)forpediatric,adolescent,adult,andneonatalpatients. 
Performdiagnostictestingsuchasarterialbloodgas(ABG)collection and analysis, pulmonary function testing, and pulseoximetry 
Monitorpatientphysiologicalresponsestotreatmentsandadjust careorescalateconcernsasappropriate. 
Manageartificialairwaysandtroubleshootrespiratoryequipmenttoensurepatientsafetyandtherapyeffectiveness. 
Activememberofthemedicalemergency responseteams. 
Maintainaccurate,timely,andthoroughdocumentationinthe patient electronicmedicalrecord(EMR.). 
Communicate andcollaborate effectivelywithinterdisciplinaryteamsregardingpatientstatusandtherapyplans. 
Provideassistance withinternalpatient transports. 
Providepatientandfamilyeducationonrespiratorypathophysiology and pharmacologictherapies. 
Set up,maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment. 
Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of respiratory therapy equipment. 
Serve as a preceptor and mentor for respiratory therapy students andnew staff. 
Participate in departmental and multidisciplinary committees focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

Education:

Associate'sor Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited programrequired.
GraduateofaCoARCapprovedRespiratoryCareprogram required.

Experience:

None.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Musthavecurrentlicensureingoodstandingtopracticeasa Respiratory CarePractitionerinState(s)ofPracticerequired.
RCPIL
RCPIA
RCPWI
Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)required.
MandatoryReporter requiredwithin 90 days of hire.
MRCDAIA
MRCHILDIA
MRDEPADULTIA
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredwithin 90 days of hire.
AdvancedCardiacLife Support (ACLS)certification requiredwithin 90 days of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification requiredwithin90 daysof hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred within180 daysof hire.

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Michelle Pickel

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