Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonology Clinic - Waukee Med Park

UnityPoint Health•Waukee, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UnityPoint Clinic Respiratory Therapist Pulmonology Clinic - Waukee Med Park Waukee, IA Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM OR 8AM-4:30PM Full-time + benefits $20,000 sign on/retention bonus offered! Why UnityPoint Health? At 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. Our 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: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With 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. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of pulmonary and cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
Minimum of one year of experience in respiratory therapy, pulmonary diagnostics, or respiratory equipment
Current Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner (R.C.P.) license.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years preferred.
Experience with Pulmonary Function Testing
CPFT or RPFT credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate respiratory care for patients with pulmonary conditions.
Perform pulmonary function testing and provide respiratory therapy treatments.
Analyze and interpret diagnostic test results to support patient care decisions.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and equipment use.
Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner.
Use critical thinking and independent judgment while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment per protocol.
Uphold ethical standards, patient safety, and quality care initiatives.
Support continuous improvement in clinical quality and patient experience.