Part-Time Respiratory Therapist - Rotating Shifts

MercyOne; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne is hiring a Respiratory Therapist in Clinton, IA for a part-time position. The role involves neonatal to geriatric respiratory care, planning, implementing, and evaluating therapies, and serving as a resource to physicians and staff.

A registered RT with Iowa licensure within one year is required. The position emphasizes education, adherence to evidence-based practices, and teamwork within the Respiratory Therapy Department, with opportunities for leadership and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Licensed as an RCP in the State of Iowa within one year of hire.
• BLS certified within 3 months of hire; ACLS certified within one year of hire.
• Experience in critical care setting desirable.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians and nurses on respiratory care plans and implement orders.
• Assess patients to determine appropriate respiratory care and communicate needs to physicians.
• Provide patient and staff education on devices and therapies (incentive spirometry, MDI/DPI, HHN).
• Perform diagnostic procedures (oximetry, capnography, arterial puncture, ventilation waveform analysis, PFT).
• Deliver emergency and acute respiratory care per guidelines and hospital policies.

Skills

Registered RT

BLS certified

ACLS within 1 year

Patient education

Critical care experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Pulmonary function equipment

Capnography equipment

Job description

MercyOne is hiring a Respiratory Therapist in Clinton, IA for a part-time position. The role involves neonatal to geriatric respiratory care, planning, implementing, and evaluating therapies, and serving as a resource to physicians and staff.

A registered RT with Iowa licensure within one year is required. The position emphasizes education, adherence to evidence-based practices, and teamwork within the Respiratory Therapy Department, with opportunities for leadership and ongoing professional