Respiratory Therapist-Cardiac Rehabilitation-Registered
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
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Req #: 153709
Type: Part Time Benefits
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Overview:
We're seeking a Registered 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.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.
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):
* Required Upon Hire:
* Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in State(s) of Practice.
* Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
* Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)
* Iowa Board of Respiratory Care and Polysomnography (IBRC)
* Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WIDSPS)
* Registered Resp Therapy Technician by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
* Required Upon Hire:
* Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
* Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
* Must possess and maintain one of the following through American Heart Association (AHA)
* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification If specializing in pediatric/neonatal critical care medicine must have PALS (AHA) or NRP Certification (AAP)
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