About this opportunity
UnityPoint Health lists this Respiratory Therapist - Registered opportunity in cedar rapids, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
nnArea of Interest: Allied Health
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nnSign On Bonus: $20,000
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nnFTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
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nnDepartment: Respiratory Care
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nnShift: Full Time Rotating 12 Hours Shifts - Rotating Weekends
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nnJob ID:
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n nOverview
nEligible for $20,000 Sign-on Bonus!
nProvide 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.
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 respiratory therapies including medical gas delivery , nebulization , chest physiotherapy , airway management , and mechanical ventilation ( invasive and non-invasive ) for pediatric , adolescent , adult , and neonatal patients .
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nnPerform diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis , pulmonary function testing , and pulse oximetry
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nnMonitor patient physiological responses to treatments and adjust care or escalate concerns as appropriate .
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nnManage artificial airways and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure patient safety and therapy effectiveness .
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nnActive member of the medical emergency response teams .
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nnMaintain accurate , timely , and thorough documentation in the patient electronic medical record (EMR.).
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nnCommunicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams regarding patient status and therapy plans .
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nnProvide assistance with internal patient transports .
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nnProvide patient and family education on respiratory pathophysiology and pharmacologic therapies .
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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 and new 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's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required .
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nnGraduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program required .
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n nExperience:
nnNone.
n nLicense(s)/Certification(s):
nnnMust have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in State(s) of Practice required .
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nnRCPIA
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nnRegistered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required .
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nnMandatory Reporter required within 90 days of hire.
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
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nnAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
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nnNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 90 days of hire.
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nnPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred within 180 days of hire.
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Worksite address
cedar rapids, IA, 52404, US
Who can apply
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