Respiratory Therapist - Full-time
About The Position
MercyOne North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in its region and the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. It is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, serving over 400,000 inpatients and outpatients annually. MercyOne North Iowa is also a teaching institution, offering various residency and fellowship programs, and serves as a clinical training site for numerous students from various medical fields. The organization is committed to improving community health through comprehensive care and maintaining a culture that honors dignity and embraces diversity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; or associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science required.
- Graduate of a respiratory therapy program required or board-eligible within a few months of graduation.
- Credentialed by the NBRC at the Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist level required.
- Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure in the state of Iowa required.
- CAPRS and N95 fit testing validation within 30 days of hire required.
- Demonstrated competence in Respiratory Care.
- Must be able to read, write and/or speak English.
Responsibilities
- Administer routine respiratory care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in various clinical areas including general acute care, intensive care, emergency department, surgical suites, recovery rooms, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Perform procedures such as incentive spirometry, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, pulmonary drainage, BIPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, therapeutic bronchoscopy, co-oximetry, EKG, Holter, Zio, intubation assist, extubation, blood gas sampling and analysis, outpatient testing, and suctioning.
- Assess patients receiving Respiratory Care using bedside assessment techniques, understanding indications, contraindications, hazards of procedures, and actions/reactions of medications.
- Respond to and participate as team members in resuscitation and rapid response pages.
- Perform basic spirometry procedures and electrocardiograms.
- Provide patient education and assist with community events related to Respiratory Care.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on experience.
- Relocation Package, up to $8,000 based on distance.
- Competitive compensation.
- Full benefits package.
- Opportunity for growth throughout the system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
