Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) Full-Time, Part-time, Day shift (weekends)

Access Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

Respiratory Therapist - Full-time

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Full Time - 36 hours per week

Day shift

Shift Schedule:

12-hour shifts - Primarily 5:30am-6:00pm, but on occasion 6am-6:30pm
Every 3rd weekend will be 6:00am - 6:30pm

New grads welcomed !!

Relocation package offered

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision

Long- and short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance coverage

A Respiratory Therapist performs 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 patient. These services are provided as appropriate for patient age to include neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult.

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.

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, to include blood or other body fluid analysis by blood gas analyzer and co-oximeter, pulmonary function screening, pulmonary mechanics studies, end-tidal C02, and pulse oximetry.

Performs record keeping, billing and medical record documentation functions.

Provides patient instruction in the use of Respiratory Care devices and procedures.

Certificate of completion from an accredited Respiratory Care Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP).

Credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist.

State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.

Basic Life Support (BLS for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

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

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By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. 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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