Respiratory Care Practitioner I - Day Shift, Sign-On Bonus

MercyCare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide bedside respiratory care across inpatient units. Responsibilities include ventilator setup, CPAP/Bi-PAP monitoring, ABG sampling, and assisting with codes and high-risk deliveries.

The role requires NBRC certification, Iowa licensure, and BLS; NRP within 1 year. The position offers a 36-hour weekly schedule, a day shift, and potential sign-on bonus up to $10,000.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist per NBRC requirements.
• Iowa license to practice respiratory care is required.
• BLS certification is required; NRP within 1 year of employment.
• Complete mandatory training on adult and neonatal respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside respiratory care per physician orders in inpatient settings.
• Assist in code blues, high-risk deliveries, and emergent calls.
• Set up and monitor CPAP/Bi-PAP; conduct ABG and oximetry where applicable.
• Educate patients and participate in preceptor duties for new staff.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Calculator usage

Education

NBRC certification / licensure

Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year

Tools

I-Stat machine

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide bedside respiratory care across inpatient units. Responsibilities include ventilator setup, CPAP/Bi-PAP monitoring, ABG sampling, and assisting with codes and high-risk deliveries.

The role requires NBRC certification, Iowa licensure, and BLS; NRP within 1 year. The position offers a 36-hour weekly schedule, a day shift, and potential sign-on bonus up to $10,000.