Respiratory Therapist PRN

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton, part of MercyOne Health System, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive patient care across all ages. You will plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapies and act as a resource to the care team, with emphasis on safety and evidence-based practice.

The role requires NBRC registration, Iowa RCP licensure within a year, and timely BLS/ACLS certifications, plus a commitment to growth within the MercyOne system.

Qualifications

• Must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.
• Must be licensed as an RCP in the State of Iowa within one year of hire.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required within specified timeframes.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced respiratory care to neonatal through geriatric patients.
• Consult with physicians and nurses and implement respiratory care plans.
• Educate patients, students, and staff about therapies and device use.
• Perform diagnostic procedures including oximetry, capnography, and PFT.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical care experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Team leadership

Education

Graduate from accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Ventilator management

Pulmonary function testing

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Respiratory Therapist. As a Respiratory Therapist at MercyOne, you will be responsible for providing basic and advanced respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy, objectives, standards of care, and procedures of respiratory care services. The registered respiratory therapist plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care. In addition, the registered respiratory therapist is expected to serve as a resource to physicians, colleagues, and customers and participate in orientation, in-service education, departmental quality assurance activities, and staff leadership roles within Respiratory Therapy Department. Consults with and assists physicians and nurses with respiratory care plan for patients and facilitates the implementation of physician orders. Assess patients and evaluates appropriateness and quality of respiratory care to identify each patient's needs and provide the appropriate care and communicates those needs with the patient's physician. Provides effective education to patients, students, co-workers, and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. Including but not limited to; smoking cessation education, care and cleaning of device education, medication side effects and dosages education and respiratory therapies such as Incentive Spirometry, MDI/DPI usage, HHN usage, CPT/Vest therapy education. Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic procedures including oximetry measurement, capnography, arterial puncture, mechanical ventilation waveform analysis, and pulmonary function testing. Performs emergency and acute respiratory care procedures in accordance with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, and departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Schedule: PRN; works as needed Shift; rotating shifts

General Requirements:

Must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire. Must be licensed as an RCP in the State of Iowa within one year of hire. Experience in another health care setting is desirable, with critical care experience preferred. Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire. Must be ACLS certified within one year of hire. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Education:

Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

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.

• competitive compensation with a full benefits package
• opportunity for growth throughout the system

Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton 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.