Respiratory Therapist
US-IA-Fort Dodge
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Req #: 175387
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: Respiratory Therapist UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge FTE: .9 (Full-time, 36 hours per week) Shift: 7pm-7am with every other weekend and holiday Eligible for $20,000 Sign-on Bonus! We're seeking a Registered- BLS ACLS 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. 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) * Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care * Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care * Basic Life Support (BLS) * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Preferred) * American Academy of Pediatrics * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Preferred) * American Heart Association
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