Respiratory Therapist (Outpatient) - Full-time

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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 is a major health system serving Cerro Gordo County and beyond. The Respiratory Therapist position covers routine pediatric to geriatric care across multiple departments, with sign-on and relocation incentives based on experience.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or associate degree in science, NBRC CRT or RRT certification, and Iowa licensure. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Credentialed by NBRC as CRT or RRT at hire/transfer.
• Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure required.
• Capable of performing respiratory care duties per physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine respiratory care to pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Work in ICU, ED, surgical suites, and other clinical areas.
• Perform spirometry, airway management, ABG sampling and analysis.
• Provide patient education and participate in resuscitation/rapid response.
• Read, write and speak English fluently; maintain documentation.

Skills

Respiratory care

English

Education

High school diploma or associate degree in science

NBRC credential (CRT or RRT)

State licensure in Iowa

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: *** Offering sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on experience. *** *** Relocation Package, up to $8,000 based on distance. ***

Job Description Summary

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in our region, and we are proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, which serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. In addition, MercyOne North Iowa is a teaching institution. We conduct a Family Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiology Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a School of Radiologic Technology. MercyOne North Iowa is a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians and many other medical fields.

Job Description

As a Respiratory Therapist at MercyOne, you will

• This position is responsible for the administration of routine respiratory care to all pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Areas worked include general acute care areas, intensive care, emergency department, surgical suites, recovery rooms, skilled nursing facilities, and other clinical areas.
• 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.

Schedule

Full Time; 40 hours per week Shift: Days - 7:00am - 5:00pm No weekends or holidays

General Requirements

• 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.

Special Skills, Competencies, and Aptitudes

• Must be able to read, write and/or speak English

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 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.