Respiratory Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $20,000

Job summary

UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. In this full-time role (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) you will assess patients, provide respiratory care, and collaborate with physicians, nurses and other care teams.

A strong focus on critical moments, patient comfort, and safety guides every shift. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available, and UnityPoint Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program is required.
• Graduate from a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program is required.
• Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in state(s) of practice.
• CRT or RRT with NBRC at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide respiratory care based on provider orders.
• Administer oxygen, respiratory medications, and bronchial hygiene therapies.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation and assist with airway support.
• Collect arterial blood gas samples and support related testing and analysis.
• Perform EKGs, bedside monitoring, and respiratory assessments.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and other procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies as part of the care team.
• Provide respiratory care to patients across hospital units.
• Share respiratory care knowledge with students and nursing staff.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program

Graduate from a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

Overview

Respiratory TherapistMarshalltown HospitalDepartment: Respiratory TherapySchedule: Full Time | 36 hours per week | 7:00 PM-7:30 AM | Holiday and weekend rotationSign-on Bonus: $20,000

Join the Respiratory Therapy team at Marshalltown Hospital and make a meaningful difference for patients of all ages. In this night-shift role, you will provide essential respiratory care while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

You will be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment where your clinical skills, compassion, and ability to respond during critical moments contribute directly to positive patient outcomes.

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

• Assess patients and provide respiratory care based on individual needs and provider orders.
• Administer oxygen, respiratory medications, and bronchial hygiene therapies.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation and assist with airway support.
• Collect arterial blood gas samples and support related testing and analysis.
• Perform EKGs, bedside monitoring, and respiratory assessments.
• Assist with cardiac stress testing, bronchoscopy, and other procedures.
• Respond as part of the care team during medical emergencies, rapid responses, trauma events, and cardiac emergencies.
• Provide respiratory care to patients throughout various hospital units.
• Perform pulmonary function testing after completing appropriate training.
• Share respiratory care knowledge with students, nursing staff, and other team members.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate'sorBachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapyfrom an accredited programrequired.
• GraduateofaCoARCapprovedRespiratoryCareprogramrequired.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• MusthavecurrentlicensureingoodstandingtopracticeasaRespiratoryCarePractitionerinState(s)ofPracticerequired.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the NBRC at time of hire.