Respiratory Therapy Technician II

ChildServe • Johnston, IA

5h

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Technician II provides professional respiratory therapy services to children and young adults as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role works under a licensed respiratory therapist and follows physicians’ orders, care team guidelines, individualized care plans, professional and regulatory guidelines, and ChildServe policies and procedures. The position is intended for a second-year respiratory therapy student who has completed one year of the program.

The role offers varied shifts designed to work around class schedules, with day and overnight opportunities. The wage is $20 per hour, and a retention bonus option will be discussed during the interview.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a respiratory therapy program and have completed one year of the program.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days and before working independently.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, move within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English through reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records according to standards of practice and ChildServe policies and procedures.
• Deliver care within the scope of practice, physicians’ orders, and the child’s care plan, including inhaled medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, PEP therapy, CPAP therapy, and BIPAP therapy.
• Assist with care of artificial airways.
• Stay current with unit-specific and ChildServe information.
• Participate in development and learning to advance personal skills and competencies.
• Demonstrate good stewardship of ChildServe equipment, supplies, and the environment.
• Communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with children, physicians, families, school personnel, ChildServe staff, and others to ensure assigned children’s care needs are assessed, communicated, and met.

Benefits

• Retention bonus option (discussed during the interview).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed