Aspiring Respiratory Therapist — Part-Time, PRN

Trinity Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Personalized health insurance plans

Paid time off

Long- and short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

MercyOne Northeast Iowa seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across age groups, from neonates to geriatrics. The role involves administering inhaled therapies, monitoring equipment, and collaborating with physicians and care teams to ensure safe, effective respiratory care.

Fulfilling this position requires completing an RT program year and pursuing ongoing education. Benefits include wellness programs, education reimbursement, comprehensive health plans, PTO, and

Qualifications

• Must have completed first year in accredited respiratory therapy program and currently enrolled in respiratory therapy program.
• Intermediate language, intermediate math, intermediate reasoning ability.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people; ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence.

Responsibilities

• Performs inhaled medication therapy, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, and ventilatory support modalities as ordered by physician.
• Participates in CPR, assists or performs intubation, manages artificial airway, and transports patients requiring ventilatory support.
• Assembles, manipulates, and troubleshoots Respiratory Care equipment including ventilators, oximeters, and gas delivery systems.
• Interprets diagnostic results and reports findings from blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and related studies.
• Performs record keeping, billing and medical record documentation; provides patient instruction on device use.

Job description

MercyOne Northeast Iowa seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across age groups, from neonates to geriatrics. The role involves administering inhaled therapies, monitoring equipment, and collaborating with physicians and care teams to ensure safe, effective respiratory care.

Fulfilling this position requires completing an RT program year and pursuing ongoing education. Benefits include wellness programs, education reimbursement, comprehensive health plans, PTO, and