Respiratory Therapist

UnityPoint Health; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Fort Dodge, IA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care across inpatient and outpatient settings, assessing patients, delivering therapies, and monitoring responses to ensure safe, effective breathing support. The role requires an associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy, NBRC registration, current state licensure, and BLS/ACLS within 90 days.

This full-time position includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus and three 12-hour shifts with alternating weekends and

Qualifications

• Associate 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 mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive).
• Perform diagnostic testing such as ABG collection and analysis, pulmonary functionTesting, and pulse oximetry.
• Monitor patient responses to treatments and adjust care as needed.
• Manage artificial airways and troubleshoot respiratory equipment for safety and effectiveness.
• Be an active member of medical emergency response teams.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in respiratory therapy

CoARC approved respiratory care program

Job description

• Shift: 7:00pm-7:00am (Three 12-hour shifts) + every other weekend and holiday
• Job ID: 188284

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Sign On Bonus: $20,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Respiratory Care
• Shift: 7:00pm-7:00am (Three 12-hour shifts) + every other weekend and holiday
• Job ID: 188284

Overview

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Three 12-hour shifts) + every other weekend and holiday

Ready to make a real impact - one breath at a time? As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll be on the front lines of patient care, helping people of all ages breathe easier and live better. From the tiniest newborns to adults in need of critical support, you’ll deliver expert respiratory care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to use your skills, compassion, and quick thinking to truly change lives.

If you’re driven, compassionate, and ready for a fast-paced role where your work truly counts, we’d love to have you on our team.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' respiratory conditions by conducting physical examinations and reviewing medical histories.
• Administer respiratory therapies including medical gas delivery, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, airway management, and mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and neonatal patients.
• Perform diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis, pulmonary function testing, and pulse oximetry
• Monitor patient physiological responses to treatments and adjust care or elevate concerns as appropriate.
• Manage artificial airways and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure patient safety and therapy effectiveness.
• Active member of the medical emergency response teams

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program is required
• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program is required

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in State(s) of Practice
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Must obtain within 90 days of hire:
• Mandatory Reporter
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification