Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Flexible Scheduling- Let us know what you are looking for and we will discuss if we can make that schedule work! Full-time, Part-time, and Weekend Package Shifts! Full-time positions eligible for $20,000 sign on bonus!

**Are you a current Respiratory student? Learn more about our student stipend program: UPH Career Launch.**

We’re seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team! In this role, you’ll provide expert respiratory care to a diverse patient population across inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from neonates to adults. You’ll optimize patient outcomes by delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate respiratory therapies and diagnostic testing by collaborating with healthcare teams. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through exams and medicalrecord review, providing appropriate care across neonatal to adult populations. 
• Administer respiratory therapies including medical gas delivery, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, airway management, and invasive/noninvasive ventilation. 
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG collection/analysis, pulmonary function testing, and pulse oximetry. 
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, adjust treatments as needed, and escalate concerns to the care team. 
• Manage artificial airways, troubleshoot respiratory equipment, and maintain safe, effective operation of all devices. 
• Participate in medical emergency response teams and assist with internal patient transport. 
• Document all assessments, treatments, and patient responses accurately in the EMR and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. 
• Set up, clean, and maintain respiratory equipment; mentor students and new staff; and contribute to qualityimprovement and safety initiatives. 

Qualifications

Education:  

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program is required 
• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program is required 

Experience:  

• None 

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Must have CRT credential and be actively pursuing a RRT credential. All employees will have 6 months from date of hire to obtain RRT credential. If testing attempted but not passed by the 6-month deadline, therapist may remain employed provided they provide proof of re-attempt of test every 3 months. Employees who fail to pass necessary testing within a 2-year time frame will fail to meet this requirement. 

• Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Iowa

• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

• If main specialization is to cover a critical care unit, must have ACLS, PALS or NRP Certification (within 1 years of hire).

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

• If specializing in one of the critical care units, prefer Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) and/or Neonatal-Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credentials.