Respiratory Therapist 60% Weekends - (Downtown Campus)
About The Position
The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus department of Respiratory Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist. This position will be responsible for respiratory therapy duties including oxygen and aerosol therapy, administration of specialty gases, application of ventilators, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, implement patient driven protocols, and other duties as assigned. Consult with and assist physicians and nurses with respiratory care plan for patients and facilitate the implementation of the physician's orders. Emergency Department staff may also cross train to assist with patient assessment, treatment protocols, EKGs, lines and labs and serve as a resource to the inpatient units. Respiratory Therapists must be a graduate of a Commission of Accreditation Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program. University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.
Requirements
- Graduate of a two or four year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program, or completion of the requirements to become registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
- Current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Current CPR certification card.
- Obtain registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care within six (6) months of date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Greater than one year of recent ICU level experience.
- Experience with an electronic medical record documentation system.
- Currently registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Responsibilities
- Oxygen and aerosol therapy
- Administration of specialty gases
- Application of ventilators
- Arterial puncture
- Blood gas analysis
- Implement patient driven protocols
- Other duties as assigned
- Consult with and assist physicians and nurses with respiratory care plan for patients
- Facilitate the implementation of the physician's orders
- Assist with patient assessment, treatment protocols, EKGs, lines and labs
- Serve as a resource to the inpatient units
Benefits
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options
- Two available retirement plans-TIAA/CREF and IPERS with up to 10% employer contributions
- Additional 403(b) and 457(b) voluntary retirement options
- Flexible Spending Accounts
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
