Respiratory Therapist 60% Weekend Option - (Downtown Campus)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Retirement plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 60% weekend option. You will perform oxygen and aerosol therapies, ventilator support, arterial blood gas testing, and assist with physician orders and care plans.

Cross-training in the ED may occur as part of the role. Required qualifications include graduation from a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program, Iowa license, CPR, and NBRC registry within six months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two- or four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Obtain NBRC registry within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform oxygen and aerosol therapy as prescribed and administer specialty gases.
• Set up and monitor ventilators and associated equipment.
• Perform arterial puncture and blood gas analysis; support respiratory care plans.
• Consult with physicians and nurses to implement orders and adjust care; assist ED as needed.

Skills

Respiratory care

Communication skills

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program

Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license

CPR certification

NBRC registry within 6 months

Job description

Respiratory Therapist 60% Weekend Option - (Downtown Campus)

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus department of Respiratory Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist. This position will be responsible for respiratory therapy duties including oxygen and aerosol therapy, administration of specialty gases, application of ventilators, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, implement patient driven protocols, and other duties as assigned. Consult with and assist physicians and nurses with respiratory care plan for patients and facilitate the implementation of the physician's orders. Emergency Department staff may also cross train to assist with patient assessment, treatment protocols, EKGs, lines and labs and serve as a resource to the inpatient units.

*Respiratory Therapists must be a graduate of a Commission of Accreditation Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program.

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.

Selected candidates with 2+ years of experience may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive if all qualifications are met including a minimum two-year commitment. ($5,000 sign-on for candidates with less than 2 years of experience). Current UI employees are not eligible.

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options
• Two available retirement plans-TIAA/CREF and IPERS with up to 10% employer contributions
• Additional 403(b) and 457(b) voluntary retirement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

• Graduate of a two or four year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program, or completion of the requirements to become registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Possess a current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Possess a current CPR certification card.
• Obtain registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care within six (6) months of date of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

• Greater than one year of recent ICU level experience.
• Experience with an electronic medical record documentation system.
• Currently registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Respiratory Therapist
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: $51,829
• Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail]. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.