Certified Respiratory Therapist jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

UnityPoint Health- Marshalltown

Full-time; Mostly nights with an occasional day shift. Rotating weekends and holidays

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 paid over 2 years

Performs various therapy modalities to patients as ordered by the physician or based on an approved protocol for the administration of oxygen, aerosol, or bronchodilator medications. Manage ventilators and other diagnostic or monitoring devices. Keeps appropriate clinical and clerical patient records. Performs patient assessment and education. Participates in staff education and supervision as necessary. Supervises equipment and departmental supply maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager of Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Dept.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ 

• Demonstrates up to date clinical knowledge and maintains the ability to care for patients and perform various therapy modalities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates ability to clean and maintain a safe environment as well as maintain, clean, and disinfect hospital owned equipment that is vital to patient care and safety.
• Demonstrate ability to adequately chart all patient care in a timely and efficient manner.

Certified Respiratory Therapist Qualifications:

Associates degree in respiratory therapy

Licensed in the state of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the NBRC at time of hire.

Basic computer skills, read, writes, comprehends and speaks English.

Preferred:

1 year experience preferred.

Maintains Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the NBRC.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Qualifications:

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Licensed in the state of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the NBRC at time of hire.

Preferred:

1 year experience preferred.

Maintains Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the NBRC.