Hyperbaric Respiratory Therapist – ICU Diagnostics

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 57,071 - 89,937; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefit package

Retirement plans – TIAA/CREF and IPERS

403(b) and 457(b) options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care on campus. Responsibilities include pulmonary testing, gas therapy, ventilator management, and patient education with discharge planning.

The role requires Iowa licensure, NBRC registration within six months, CPR certification, and training in hyperbaric medicine. This on-campus position includes on-call duties and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an AMA approved respiratory therapy program or NBRC eligibility.
• Must obtain NBRC registry within six months of hire.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Iowa required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must pass physical exam and hyperbaric dive test.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care including pulmonary procedures, gas therapy, and ventilator management.
• Provide patient education and discharge planning.
• Trained in hyperbaric medicine as an attending inside the chamber; on-call assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

EMR documentation system

Job description

The University of Iowa is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care on campus. Responsibilities include pulmonary testing, gas therapy, ventilator management, and patient education with discharge planning.

The role requires Iowa licensure, NBRC registration within six months, CPR certification, and training in hyperbaric medicine. This on-campus position includes on-call duties and a competitive benefits package.