Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Nights

MercyOne; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation package

Night shift differential

New grads welcomed

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement planning

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

MercyOne Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift in Waterloo, IA. The role involves patient assessment, therapy administration, diagnostic testing, and equipment troubleshooting across age groups from neonate to geriatric adults.

Responsibilities include inhaled therapy, airway management, ventilatory support, and related clinical duties. New grads are welcomed, with a relocation package and a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.
• Must have an active license as a respiratory care practitioner in the State of Iowa upon hire.
• Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter. Prefer ACLS certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs inhaled medication therapy and related respiratory procedures as ordered by physician.
• Participates in CPR and assists or performs intubation when needed.
• Assembles and troubleshoots respiratory care equipment and monitors equipment function.
• Interprets diagnostic results and reports findings to the care team.
• Performs record keeping, billing and medical record documentation functions.
• Provides patient instruction in the use of respiratory care devices and procedures.

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: *** Offering sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on experience. ***

Employment Type

• Full Time - 36 hours per week

Shift Schedule

• Night Shift

• Weekends: Every other weekend

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Sign-on bonus offered, up to $20,000 based on experience

• New grads welcomed!

• Relocation package offered

• Eligible for generous Night Shift Differential

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs

• Education reimbursement

• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision

• Paid time off

• Long- and short-term leave

• Retirement planning

• Life insurance coverage

GENERAL SUMMARY

Join the MercyOne Family! As Respiratory Therapist you will perform patient assessment, evaluation for appropriate therapy, administration of therapy, consultation with other health care providers, diagnostic testing, implementation and troubleshooting of equipment and monitoring of patient. These services are provided as appropriate for patient age to include neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs inhaled medication therapy, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, carbon dioxide-oxygen therapy, nitric oxide-oxygen therapy, CPAP therapy, BIPAP therapy, bland aerosol therapy, PEP therapy, high-frequency oscillator therapy, and ventilatory support modalities as ordered by physician.

• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assists or performs intubation, manages artificial airway, and transport of patients requiring ventilatory support.

• Assembles, manipulates, and troubleshoots Respiratory Care equipment including mechanical ventilators, pulse oximeters, capnometers, aerosol generators, medical gas delivery systems, humidification systems, and mechanical percussors.

• Interprets diagnostic results for feasibility and reports results, to include blood or other body fluid analysis by blood gas analyzer and co-oximeter, pulmonary function screening, pulmonary mechanics studies, end-tidal C02, and pulse oximetry.

• Performs record keeping, billing and medical record documentation functions.

• Provides patient instruction in the use of Respiratory Care devices and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.

• Must have an active license as a respiratory care practitioner in the State of Iowa upon hire.

• Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.

• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter. Prefer ACLS certification within one year of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System’s circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.