Respiratory Therapist: $20k Sign-On for Impactful Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Health insurance

401K matching

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care across inpatient and outpatient settings, neonatal to adult. You will deliver safe therapies, maintain equipment, document thoroughly, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize outcomes.

The role requires AR/degree in respiratory therapy, NBRC registration, and state licensure with BLS, ACLS, and NRP within specified timelines.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the patient electronic medical record (EMR).
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams regarding patient status and therapy plans.
• Provide assistance with internal patient transports.
• Provide patient and family education on respiratory pathophysiology and pharmacologic therapies.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for respiratory therapy students and new staff.
• Participate in departmental and multidisciplinary committees focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Ventilator management

Diagnostic testing

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

CoARC program graduate

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care across inpatient and outpatient settings, neonatal to adult. You will deliver safe therapies, maintain equipment, document thoroughly, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize outcomes.

The role requires AR/degree in respiratory therapy, NBRC registration, and state licensure with BLS, ACLS, and NRP within specified timelines.