Respiratory Therapist - University Campus (60-100%)

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Respiratory Therapists for multiple openings on campus, with positions ranging from 60-100% time, primarily on days or nights. Selected candidates may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive if all qualifications are met, including a minimum two-year commitment (current UI employees are not eligible). This position will also be eligible for an additional advanced respiratory care services differential up to $5,000 (prorated based off percentage). The role is responsible for various respiratory therapy duties including oxygen and aerosol therapy, administration of specialty gases, application of ventilators, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, implementing patient-driven protocols, and other assigned duties. University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center, recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States. It is a place where over 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers collaborate daily to deliver safe, high-quality healthcare and exceptional service, with a mission of 'Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®'. Their primary and specialty care is delivered by experts across all medical specialties, attracting patients globally. Care is provided in convenient, comfortable settings, utilizing advanced approaches with a focus on achieving the best patient outcomes. The university is situated in Iowa City, a city of approximately 77,000 residents (170,000+ in the metro area), frequently ranked among the nation's best places to live, located along the picturesque Iowa River. Iowa City offers accessibility via interstate highways and a regional airport, being less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City.

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.
• Possess a current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Possess a 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

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
• SEIU Pay Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree