Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift with Sign-On Bonus

MercyOne; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation package up to $8,000

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City, IA, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide routine respiratory care across pediatric to geriatric patients in multiple units, including ICU and ED. The role includes performing procedures, patient education, and participation in a teaching institution setting.

This full-time position offers a 12-hour day shift (0900–2100) and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus may be available based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science required.
• Graduate of respiratory therapy program required or board-eligible within a few months of graduation as certification is required at hire/transfer.
• Credentialed by the NBRC at the Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist level required.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure in the state of Iowa required.
• CAPRS and N95 fit testing validation within 30 days of hire required.
• Experience: Must have demonstrated competence in Respiratory Care.
• Must be able to read, write and/or speak English

Responsibilities

• Performs incentive spirometry, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, pulmonary drainage procedures, BIPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, therapeutic bronchoscopy, co-oximetry, ekg, holter, zio, intubation assist, extubation, blood gas, outpatient testing, and suctioning following interpretation of physician order.
• Assesses patients receiving Respiratory Care using beside assessment technique and knowledge of indications, contraindications, hazards of the above procedures and actions/reactions of medications being given. Responds to and are team members of the resuscitation and rapid response pages.
• Performs basic spirometry procedures, electrocardiograms, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Provides patient education and assists with community events dealing with Respiratory Care.
• Areas worked include general acute care areas, intensive care, emergency department, surgical suites, recovery rooms, skilled nursing facilities, and other clinical areas.

Skills

Respiratory Care

English proficiency

Education

Respiratory therapy program

NBRC credential/board eligibility

Job description

MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City, IA, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide routine respiratory care across pediatric to geriatric patients in multiple units, including ICU and ED. The role includes performing procedures, patient education, and participation in a teaching institution setting.

This full-time position offers a 12-hour day shift (0900–2100) and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus may be available based on experience.