Respiratory Therapist-Registered

Posted on Sep 15, 2024 by UnityPoint Health
Waterloo, IA
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

Full-Time Benefit: 1800-0630; vacation/weekend rotation 

Sign-On Bonus: $10k paid in 2 years 

Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist

Responsible for supporting, treating, and maintaining the respiratory system and providing respiratory therapy for all ages as ordered by a physician, according to established standards and practices.

Why UnityPoint Health?  

Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.  

Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

  

Visit us at (url removed)/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.   

Responsibilities:

Administration of oxygen, respiratory medicines, bronchial hygiene, RCAT (Respiratory care and treatment protocol), and collection of blood for arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis for all ages as ordered by provider.

Maintenance of invasive and non-invasive ventilators. Assists in airway management for all ages.

Assistance with cardiac stress testing, bronchoscopy and specimens from procedure with privileged provider supervision.

Performing EKG's and bedside monitoring of patient’s vital signs as ordered by provider, and assessment of the respiratory system for all ages.

Ability to do pulmonary function testing with proper training.

Responds to all Medical Emergency, Rapid Response, STEMI and Trauma calls.

Must travel to patients on various nursing units.

Emergent, urgent or CPR situation intubation and airway management with initial and ongoing competency, overseen by anesthesia.

Education of students, certified respiratory therapist and nursing on respiratory related matters.

Qualifications:

Respiratory Therapist- Registered: 

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Licensed in the state of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the NBRC at time of hire.

Maintains Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the NBRC preferred.

Basic computer skills, read, writes, comprehends and speaks English.

Respiratory Therapist- Certified:

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy. 

Licensed in the state of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

Maintains Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the NBRC.

Basic computer skills, read, writes, comprehends and speaks English.

Reference: 200079334

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Respiratory Therapist-Registered

Posted on Sep 15, 2024 by UnityPoint Health

Waterloo, IA
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

Full-Time Benefit: 1800-0630; vacation/weekend rotation 

Sign-On Bonus: $10k paid in 2 years 

Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist

Responsible for supporting, treating, and maintaining the respiratory system and providing respiratory therapy for all ages as ordered by a physician, according to established standards and practices.

Why UnityPoint Health?  

Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.  

Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

  

Visit us at (url removed)/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.   

Responsibilities:

Administration of oxygen, respiratory medicines, bronchial hygiene, RCAT (Respiratory care and treatment protocol), and collection of blood for arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis for all ages as ordered by provider.

Maintenance of invasive and non-invasive ventilators. Assists in airway management for all ages.

Assistance with cardiac stress testing, bronchoscopy and specimens from procedure with privileged provider supervision.

Performing EKG's and bedside monitoring of patient’s vital signs as ordered by provider, and assessment of the respiratory system for all ages.

Ability to do pulmonary function testing with proper training.

Responds to all Medical Emergency, Rapid Response, STEMI and Trauma calls.

Must travel to patients on various nursing units.

Emergent, urgent or CPR situation intubation and airway management with initial and ongoing competency, overseen by anesthesia.

Education of students, certified respiratory therapist and nursing on respiratory related matters.

Qualifications:

Respiratory Therapist- Registered: 

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Licensed in the state of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the NBRC at time of hire.

Maintains Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the NBRC preferred.

Basic computer skills, read, writes, comprehends and speaks English.

Respiratory Therapist- Certified:

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy. 

Licensed in the state of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

Maintains Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the NBRC.

Basic computer skills, read, writes, comprehends and speaks English.

Reference: 200079334

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