Respiratory Therapist-Registered or Certified

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: 1900-0730; 36 hours weekly; vacation/weekend rotation

Eligible for $10,000 Sign-On Bonus paid over 2 years

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're proud to be recognized as a   by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  

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

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards 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 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, and collection of blood for arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis for all ages.

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

Assistance with bronchoscopy and specimens from procedure.

Performing EKG's and bedside monitoring of patients vital signs, and assessment of the respiratory system for all ages.

Ability to do pulmonary function testing with proper training.

Responds to all emergency Codes-Blue/Pink, MET, STEMI Trauma, and Chill.

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: 200079333

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Respiratory Therapist-Registered or Certified

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: 1900-0730; 36 hours weekly; vacation/weekend rotation

Eligible for $10,000 Sign-On Bonus paid over 2 years

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're proud to be recognized as a   by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  

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

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards 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 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, and collection of blood for arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis for all ages.

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

Assistance with bronchoscopy and specimens from procedure.

Performing EKG's and bedside monitoring of patients vital signs, and assessment of the respiratory system for all ages.

Ability to do pulmonary function testing with proper training.

Responds to all emergency Codes-Blue/Pink, MET, STEMI Trauma, and Chill.

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: 200079333

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