Night Shift Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Neonates

UnityPoint Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Holiday pay

Short/long-term disability

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will evaluate respiratory conditions, administer therapies, and monitor patients from neonates to adults with a focus on safety and outcomes.

This full-time night position includes a 72-hour pay period, holiday and weekend rotation, and opportunities for professional growth within a system recognized for workforce excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' respiratory conditions and review medical histories.
• Administer respiratory therapies including gas delivery, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, airway management, and ventilation.
• Perform ABG collection and analysis, PFT, and pulse oximetry.
• Monitor responses to treatments and adjust care as needed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment for safety and effectiveness.
• Document care thoroughly in the EMR and collaborate with care teams.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilation management

ABG analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

EMR systems

Ventilator & PFT equipment

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will evaluate respiratory conditions, administer therapies, and monitor patients from neonates to adults with a focus on safety and outcomes.

This full-time night position includes a 72-hour pay period, holiday and weekend rotation, and opportunities for professional growth within a system recognized for workforce excellence.