Respiratory Therapist | 24 hours per week | Respiratory Therapy
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic services, including EEG, EKG, cardiac stress testing, Holter monitoring, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, fit testing, six-minute walks, and breath alcohol testing; some testing is performed offsite. The role coordinates and assists with ventilator care and PAP therapy, collects arterial blood gas specimens and occasional venipuncture specimens, and administers treatments and other therapeutic procedures to support the recovery of patients with respiratory and/or cardiac insufficiency. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week, working 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM and every third weekend. Minimum hiring wage is $32.53 per hour.
Requirements
- Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program.
- Maintain valid licensure, certification, or registration.
- Hold a State of Iowa RCP license.
- Be credentialed by the NBRC as a CRT or RRT.
- Pass the RRT registry exam within one year; otherwise, move to the CRT wage scale.
Nice To Haves
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are preferred at hire or within one year of hire.
- Stable is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic services including EEG, EKG, cardiac stress testing, Holter monitoring, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, fit testing, six-minute walks, and breath alcohol testing; some testing is performed offsite.
- Coordinate and assist with ventilator care and PAP therapy.
- Collect arterial blood gas specimens and occasional venipuncture specimens.
- Administer treatments and other therapeutic procedures to assist in the recovery of patients with respiratory and/or cardiac insufficiency.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay.
- Matching retirement programs.
- Health, dental, and vision plans.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employee discounts, including car rental and cell-phone plans.
- Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D coverage.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Education Assistance Program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Discounted cafeteria meals.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Service Recognition program.
- Voluntary plans including life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
