Respiratory Therapist | Neonates to Adults Specialist

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care across inpatient and outpatient settings for diverse patient populations from neonates to adults. You will deliver therapies, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with care teams to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes documentation accuracy, equipment management, patient education, and mentorship of students and new staff. Join a supportive, mission-driven health system.

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 histories.
• Administer respiratory therapies including gas delivery, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, airway management, and ventilation.
• Perform diagnostic testing such as ABG collection/analysis, PFTs, and pulse oximetry.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care; escalate as needed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure safety and efficacy.
• Document thoroughly in the EMR and communicate with the care team.
• Provide patient and family education on respiratory conditions and therapies.
• Serve as a preceptor/mentor for students and newer staff.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapy administration

Diagnostics interpretation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Precepting/mentoring

Quality improvement participation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

EMR systems

Pulmonary function testing equipment

ABG analysis equipment

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care across inpatient and outpatient settings for diverse patient populations from neonates to adults. You will deliver therapies, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with care teams to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes documentation accuracy, equipment management, patient education, and mentorship of students and new staff. Join a supportive, mission-driven health system.