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Respiratory Therapist Registered-BLS ACLS NRP PALS
nUnityPoint Health Finley Hospital
n1 Positions
nID:
nPosted On 06/23/2026
nRefreshed On 09/24/2026
nJob Overview
nnnArea of Interest: Allied Health
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nnFTE/Hours per pay period: .90
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nnDepartment: Respiratory Care
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nnShift: This is a flex position that will work days and nights, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm - 6:00 am, for 72 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a every 4th weekend rotation.
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nnJob ID:
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n nOverview
nShift: Full-time, flex schedule working both days and nights, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm - 6:00 am, for 72 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and every 4th weekend rotation.
nProvide expert Respiratory Care to 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.
nWhy UnityPoint Health?
nAt 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.
nOur 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:
nnnExpect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
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nnDental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
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nnEarly access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
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n nWith 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.
nAnd, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
nFind a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
nResponsibilities
nnnEvaluate patients' respiratory conditions by conducting physical examinations and reviewing medical histories.
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nnAdminister respiratorytherapiesincluding medical gas delivery,nebulization,chestphysiotherapy,airwaymanagement,andmechanicalventilation(invasiveandnon-invasive)forpediatric,adolescent,adult,andneonatalpatients.
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nnPerformdiagnostictestingsuchasarterialbloodgas(ABG)collection and analysis, pulmonary function testing, and pulseoximetry
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nnMonitorpatientphysiologicalresponsestotreatmentsandadjust careorescalateconcernsasappropriate.
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nnManageartificialairwaysandtroubleshootrespiratoryequipmenttoensurepatientsafetyandtherapyeffectiveness.
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nnActivememberofthemedicalemergency responseteams.
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nnMaintainaccurate,timely,andthoroughdocumentationinthe patient electronicmedicalrecord(EMR.).
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nnCommunicate andcollaborate effectivelywithinterdisciplinaryteamsregardingpatientstatusandtherapyplans.
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nnProvideassistance withinternalpatient transports.
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nnProvidepatientandfamilyeducationonrespiratorypathophysiology and pharmacologictherapies.
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nnSet up,maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment.
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nnPerform routine cleaning and disinfection of respiratory therapy equipment.
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nnServe as a preceptor and mentor for respiratory therapy students andnew staff.
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nnParticipate in departmental and multidisciplinary committees focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.
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n nQualifications
nEducation:
nnnAssociate'sor Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited programrequired.
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nnGraduateofaCoARCapprovedRespiratoryCareprogram required.
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n nExperience:
nnNone.
n nLicense(s)/Certification(s):
nnnMusthavecurrentlicensureingoodstandingtopracticeasa Respiratory CarePractitionerinState(s)ofPracticerequired.
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nnRCPIL
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nnRCPIA
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nnRCPWI
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nnRegistered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)required.
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nnMandatoryReporter requiredwithin 90 days of hire.
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nnMRCDAIA
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nnMRCHILDIA
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nnMRDEPADULTIA
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredwithin 90 days of hire.
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nnAdvancedCardiacLife Support (ACLS)certification requiredwithin 90 days of hire.
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nnNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification requiredwithin90 daysof hire.
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nnPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred within180 daysof hire.
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n nPrimary Contact
n13511
nMichelle Pickel
nHR Recruiter, HR
n nPhone
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nPhone
nFax
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nJob Details
nCategories
nHealth Care
nLocation
nDubuque, IA
nJob Type
nEmployee
nFull/Part
nFull Time
nQualifications
nEducation
nBachelors
nCompany ID
n168
nJob REQ #
n n# Positions
n1
nStart Date
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nAbout the Company
nA CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL
nUnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives.
nAt UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values:
nnnFoster Unity
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nnOwn the Moment
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nnChampion Excellence
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nnSeize Opportunity
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n nIf you are interested in joining our team, please visit to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application.
nABOUT OUR HOSPITAL
nUnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.
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dubuque, IA, 52001, US
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