Respiratory Therapist, RRT (PRN)

Trinity Health•Davenport, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Requirements

Must be credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.
Must have an active license as a respiratory care practitioner in the State of Iowa upon hire.
Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Prefer ACLS certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform 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.
Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assist or perform intubation, manage artificial airway, and transport of patients requiring ventilatory support.
Assemble, manipulate, and troubleshoot Respiratory Care equipment including mechanical ventilators, pulse oximeters, capnometers, aerosol generators, medical gas delivery systems, humidification systems, and mechanical percussors.
Interpret diagnostic results for feasibility and report 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.
Perform record keeping, billing and medical record documentation functions.
Provide patient instruction in the use of Respiratory Care devices and procedures.