Respiratory Therapist - Full-time
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Trinity Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist - Full-time. A Respiratory Therapist at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa provides patient assessment, therapy administration, equipment troubleshooting, and education across all ages, while participating in emergency procedures and maintaining documentation.
Key focus areas include Perform inhaled medication therapy, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and various respiratory therapies as ordered, Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assist or perform intubation, manage artificial airway, and transport ventilated patients, and Assemble, manipulate, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment including ventilators and monitoring devices.
Important skills include Patient Assessment, Evaluation For Appropriate Therapy, Administration Of Therapy, Consultation With Other Health Care Providers, Diagnostic Testing, and Implementation And Troubleshooting Of Equipment.
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Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift
Description: Employment Type:
- Full Time - 36 hours per week
- Day shift
Shift Schedule:
- 12-hour shifts - Primarily 5:30am-6:00pm, but on occasion 6am-6:30pm
- Every 3rd weekend will be 6:00am - 6:30pm
Position Highlights and Benefits
- New grads welcomed !!
- Relocation package offered
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
- Wellness programs
- Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
- Paid time off
- Long- and short-term leave
- Retirement planning
- Life insurance coverage
GENERAL SUMMARY:
A Respiratory Therapist performs 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:
- Certificate of completion from an accredited Respiratory Care Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP).
- Credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months 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.
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