Respiratory Therapist 60% Weekend Option - (Downtown Campus)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 57.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Health, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement plans (TIAA/CREF, IPERS)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Zusammenfassung

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus Department of Respiratory Care seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, and other related duties as assigned. The role involves collaboration with physicians and nurses to implement respiratory care plans and may cross-train in ED settings.

Selected candidates with 2+ years of experience may qualify for a $10,000 sign-on incentive with a minimum two-year commitment;

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of a two or four year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapy and manage ventilator support as needed.
• Perform arterial blood gas analysis and assist with physician orders implementing respiratory care plans.
• Assist with EKGs, lines and labs as needed and serve as a resource to inpatient units.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

CPR certification

EMR experience

Ausbildung

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

NBRC eligibility within 6 months of hire

Tools

EMR documentation system

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Hours: 60% Weekend option 10am-10p Sat-Sun.

Benefit Highlights

• 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.®

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Required Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5
• Starting Salary Minimum: $51,829
• Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Emilio Villagrana
• Contact Email: [e-mail]