About this opportunity
Trinity Health lists this Respiratory Therapy Student opportunity in waterloo, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Employment Type:
nPart time
nShift:
nRotating Shift
nDescription:
nEmployment Type:
nnPRN; no set schedule
n nShift Schedule:
nnRotating shifts
n nPosition Highlights and Benefits
nnAfter successful completion of Respiratory Therapy program, will be eligible for all benefits associated with profession role offered.
n nWe care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
nnnWellness programs
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nnEducation reimbursement
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nnPersonalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
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nnPaid time off
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nnLong- and short-term leave
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nnRetirement planning
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nnLife insurance coverage
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n nGENERAL SUMMARY:
nA 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.
nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ( Post completion of Respiratory program)
nnnPerforms 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.
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nnParticipates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assists or performs intubation, manages artificial airway, and transport of patients requiring ventilatory support.
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nnAssembles, manipulates, and troubleshoots Respiratory Care equipment including mechanical ventilators, pulse oximeters, capnometers, aerosol generators, medical gas delivery systems, humidification systems, and mechanical percussors.
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nnInterprets 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.
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nnPerforms record keeping, billing and medical record documentation functions.
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nnProvides patient instruction in the use of Respiratory Care devices and procedures.
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n nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (For JumpStart position)
nnnMust have completed first year in accredited respiratory therapy program and currently enrolled in respiratory therapy program.
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nnIntermediate language, intermediate math, intermediate reasoning ability. Personal computer.
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nnAbility to work with diverse groups of people; ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence.
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n nMinistry/Facility Information:
nMercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
nnnMercyOne Waterloo Medical Center ( , an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
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nnMercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, ( Community Level IV Trauma Designation
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nnMercyOne Oelwein Medical Center ( , Community Level IV Trauma Designation
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n nWith more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.
nMercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.
nOur Commitment
nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
nTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
nEOE including disability/veteran
Worksite address
waterloo, IA, 50702, US
Who can apply
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