Respiratory Therapist (Diagnostic Lab/Hyperbaric Medicine) - University Campus (80-100%25)

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for its Diagnostic Lab/Hyperbaric Medicine department. This role is responsible for delivering a wide range of respiratory care services, including pulmonary endoscopy, pulmonary function testing, exercise and metabolic testing, upper airway mechanics, discharge planning, patient education, medical gas therapy, medicated aerosol therapy, blood gas sampling, non-invasive monitoring, patient assessments, aerosol therapy, and ventilator management. The selected candidate will also be trained to work as an attending inside the multi-place hyperbaric chamber. This position involves on-call assignments and requires successful completion of a physical exam and a hyperbaric dive. University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center, recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States, with a mission to 'Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.' The university is located in Iowa City, a city known for its high quality of life and accessibility.

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 (NBRC).
• Obtain registry from the NBRC within six (6) months of hire if not already registered.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Iowa.
• Possess a current CPR certification card.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.
• Hyperbaric Medicine experience
• Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT)
• ACLS Certified
• PALS Certified
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
• Experience with an electronic medical record documentation system.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of respiratory care, including pulmonary endoscopy, pulmonary function testing, pulmonary exercise and metabolic testing, upper airway mechanics, discharge planning, patient education, medical gas therapy, medicated aerosol therapy, blood gas sampling, non-invasive monitoring, patient assessments, aerosol therapy, and ventilator management.
• Training in hyperbaric medicine as an attending inside the multi-place chamber.
• On-call assignments.

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; holidays; 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
• $10,000 sign-on incentive (for selected candidates meeting all qualifications and a minimum two-year commitment; current UI employees not eligible)
• Additional advanced respiratory care services differential up to $5,000 (prorated based off percentage)

What This Job Offers

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