Respiratory Therapist - Full-time

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Night
• Shift
• Description:
• Employment
• Type:
• Full
• Time - 36 hours per week
• Shift
• Schedule:
• Day
• Shift or
• Night
• Shift available
• Day
• Shift (6:00
• AM - 6:30
• PM) or
• Night
• Shift (6:00 PM – 6:30
• AM)
• Weekends: Every 3rd weekend Position Highlights and Benefits Sign-on bonus offered, up to $20,000 based on experience New grads welcomed! Relocation package offered, up to $8,000 based on distance Eligible for generous Night Shift Differential We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes: Wellness programs Education reimbursement Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision Paid time off Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage
• GENERAL
• SUMMARY: Join the MercyOne Family! As Respiratory Therapist you will perform patient assessment, evaluation for appropriate therapy, administration of therapy, consultation with other health care providers, diagnostic testing, implementation and troubleshooting of equipment and monitoring of patient. These services are provided as appropriate for patient age to include neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult.
• Essential
• FUNCTIONS: Performs inhaled medication therapy, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, carbon dioxide-oxygen therapy, nitric oxide-oxygen therapy, CPAP therapy, BIPAP therapy, bland aerosol therapy, PEP therapy, high-frequency oscillator therapy, and ventilatory support modalities as ordered by physician. Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assists or performs intubation, manages artificial airway, and transport of patients requiring ventilatory support. Assembles, manipulates, and troubleshoots Respiratory Care equipment including mechanical ventilators, pulse oximeters, capnometers, aerosol generators, medical gas delivery systems, humidification systems, and mechanical percussors. Interprets diagnostic results for feasibility and reports results, to include blood or other body fluid analysis by blood gas analyzer and co-oximeter, pulmonary function screening, pulmonary mechanics studies, end-tidal C02, and pulse oximetry. Performs record keeping, billing and medical record documentation functions. Provides patient instruction in the use of Respiratory Care devices and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire. Must have an active license as a respiratory care practitioner in the State of Iowa upon hire. Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire. Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter. Prefer ACLS certification within one year of hire. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System’s circle of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.