Certified Respiratory Therapist jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Certified Respiratory Therapist assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Certified Respiratory Therapist also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Requires an associate degree and a credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Additionally, Certified Respiratory Therapist may be expected to maintain a CPR certification. Typically reports to a manager. Certified Respiratory Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory - PRN
  • IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.
  • Dubuque, IA PART_TIME
  • Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: POSITION PURPOSE: The registered respiratory therapist is responsible for providing basic and advanced Respiratory Care services to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy, objectives, standards of care, and procedures of Respiratory Care Services. The registered respiratory therapist plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of Respiratory Care. In addition, the registered respiratory therapist is expected to serve as a resource to physicians, peers, and customers and participate in orientation, in-service education, departmental quality assurance activities, and staff leadership roles within Respiratory Care Services. The registered respiratory therapist assumes direction for Respiratory Care activities in absence of the Respiratory Care Director/Coordinator. Job Description Details: Your best life. Our one purpose. At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility. What we offer: 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 What you will do: Consults with and assists physicians and nurses with respiratory care plan for patients and facilitates the implementation of physician orders. Assess patients and evaluates appropriateness and quality of respiratory care of individual patients for the purpose of making necessary modifications and adjustments of care plan and equipment use. Reviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data. Communicates changes in the respiratory care plan with other healthcare team members. Provides effective education to patients, students, co-workers, and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. Participates in orientation of new staff members. Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic procedures including oximetry measurement, capnography, arterial puncture, mechanical ventilation waveform analysis, and pulmonary function testing. Performs emergency and acute respiratory care procedures in accordance with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, and departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice. Responsible for assembling, checking, cleaning, and correcting malfunctions on respiratory care equipment including, but not limited to mechanical ventilators, CPAP generators, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation devices, oxygen administration equipment, positive pressure breathing machines, aerosol delivery devices, and diagnostic equipment. Responds to emergency situations and assumes responsibility for airway management and ventilation and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Delivers and assesses efficacy of medicated aerosol therapy and oxygen therapy. Performs pulmonary hygiene, including airway care, suctioning, and chest physiotherapy. Documents in the patient’s medical record and completes required departmental documentation. Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in Mercy Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with Mercy Medical Center's Mission and Values. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed. What we are looking for: Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or within six months of hire. Must be licensed as an RCP in the State of Iowa. Experience in another health care setting desirable, with critical care experience preferred. Maintain current BLS, NRP, and Mandatory Reporter certification. Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 5 years thereafter. Must demonstrate the ability to exercise professional judgment in dealing with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members. Must be competent and thorough in performing job functions to all age groups. Must display satisfactory customer relation skills consistent with Mercy mission, values, and expectations. Must display behavior consistent with Respiratory Care Services Citizenship Standards. Must effectively utilize verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to organize, prioritize, and function in an environment with multiple stress factors. Must be able to use a computer for documentation and other relevant activities. Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on the changing needs of the department and/or the organization. MercyOne Eastern Iowa provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds. MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in DeWitt, and Fulton specializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois. MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center MercyOne Elkader Medical Center MercyOne Clinton Medical Center With a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities. Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region. Our Mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Our Core Values: Reverence Commitment to Those Who are Poor Safety Justice Stewardship Integrity Our Vision: We will be the most trusted health partner for life. Our Actions: As a Trinity Health colleague, I will: Listen to understand. Learn continuously. Keep it simple. Create solutions. Deliver outstanding service. Own and speak up for safety Expect, embrace and initiate change. Demonstrate exceptional teamwork. Trust and assume good intentions. Hold myself and others accountable for results. Communicate directly with respect and honesty. Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion. Champion diversity, equity and inclusion. Our Promise: We Listen. We Partner. We Make it Easy. MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by 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.
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Respiratory Therapist
  • Encompass Health
  • North English, IA FULL_TIME
  • Weekend Option or PRN available50% premium for Weekend OptionUniversity of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass HealthThe Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory th...
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Respiratory Therapist
  • Encompass Health
  • Marion, IA FULL_TIME
  • Weekend Option or PRN available50% premium for Weekend OptionUniversity of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass HealthThe Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory th...
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Respiratory Therapist
  • Encompass Health
  • Wellman, IA FULL_TIME
  • Weekend Option or PRN available50% premium for Weekend OptionUniversity of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass HealthThe Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory th...
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Respiratory Therapist
  • Encompass Health
  • Robins, IA FULL_TIME
  • Weekend Option or PRN available50% premium for Weekend OptionUniversity of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass HealthThe Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory th...
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Respiratory Therapist
  • Encompass Health
  • Anamosa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Weekend Option or PRN available50% premium for Weekend OptionUniversity of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass HealthThe Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory th...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Respiratory Therapist - Weekends/PRN
  • Encompass Health
  • Coralville, IA
  • Weekend Option or PRN available 50% premium for Weekend Option University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Respiratory Therapist - Weekends/PRN
  • Encompass Health
  • Coralville, IA
  • Weekend Option or PRN available 50% premium for Weekend Option University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,261 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Host Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Iowa City, Iowa. Job Description & Require...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,026 per week
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  • Iowa City, IA
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Iowa City, Iowa. Job D...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,261 per week
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  • Iowa City, IA
  • Host Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Iowa City, Iowa. Job Description & Require...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,026 per week
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  • Iowa City, IA
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Iowa City, Iowa. Job D...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,748 per week
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  • Coralville, IA
  • Host Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Coralville, Iowa. Job Description & Requir...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,748 per week
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  • Coralville, IA
  • Host Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Coralville, Iowa. Job Description & Requir...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and the Cedar River divides east and west. Mays Island, in the middle of the river, is the only area of the city where addresses have no quadrant. Areas outside the city limits that have a Cedar Rapids mailing address do not use the quadrants either. Except in the downtown area, 1st Avenue and the Cedar River tend to run diagonally instead of along the cardinal directions. Due to the curving of 1st Avenue, there are some areas in western Cedar Rapids ...
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