Respiratory Therapist- Registered

UnityPoint Health; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 37,195 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Relocation assistance $10,000

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Rock Island, IL is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver advanced, compassionate care to patients across the lifespan in inpatient and outpatient settings.

This role offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 relocation assistance, with shifts Monday-Sunday and 8, 10, or 12 hour options.

Join a team where your expertise matters and contribute to high-quality respiratory care while enjoying our Total Rewards program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program with RRT eligibility or certification.
• Illinois licensure must be obtained; Iowa licensure may be required within 1 month to hire.
• CPR certification; ACLS/NRP within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care modalities, therapies, and diagnostic testing including oxygen therapy and medication delivery.
• Serve as clinical expert for respiratory care and related information/reporting systems.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and care plans.
• Perform procedures including intubation if within scope of practice.
• Prepare and supply equipment for ventilatory support and diagnostic testing.

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or registry-eligible

Job description

• Shift: Shifts: Monday-Sunday; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd; 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts available


• Job ID: 185209

• Area of Interest: Allied Health


• Salary Range: $30.45-45.67/Hr*


• Sign On Bonus: $20,000


• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0


• Department: Respiratory Therapy- RI


• Shift: Shifts: Monday-Sunday; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd; 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts available


• Job ID: 185209

Overview

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Shifts: Monday-Sunday; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd; 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts available

$10,000 Relocation Assistance

Join a team where your expertise truly matters. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you’ll deliver advanced, compassionate respiratory care to patients across the lifespan—from the tiniest neonates to complex adult cases, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and love being hands-on in critical moments, this is the role for you.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.


• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.


• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care modalities, therapies, and diagnostic testing, including oxygen therapies and medication delivery.


• Serves as the clinical expert as it pertains to field of respiratory care and associated information/reporting systems.


• Provides education to the patient and their family.


• Intubation (not required, but within the scope of practice).


• Process and provide various equipment, necessary to carry out assigned duties including diagnostic and ventilator support of patients both invasive and non-invasive.


• Pulmonary function testing equipment, including but not limited to; PF Screening equipment, comprehensive pulmonary function testing equipment, humidifiers, O2 therapy related equipment, aerosols, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, inhalers, and applicable medications, mechanical percussors, bedside pulmonary screeners, EKG's, volume expansion therapy, emergency airway equipment, adult ventilation, ABG procurement.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program and registered (RRT) or considered registry-eligible by the NBRC. Employees are required to go through a 3 to 6 week orientation, depending on level of experience for proper orientation to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Iowa licensure must be obtained within 1 month from date of hire. Illinois licensure – must provide proof of completed and submitted application within the first week of employment.


• Certifications include CPR upon hire and ACLS / NRP within 6 months from date of hire.


• Registrations - All employees will have 6 months from date of hire to obtain their RRT credential. If testing attempted but not passed by the 6 month deadline, therapist may remain employed provided they provide proof of re-attempt of test every 3 months. Employees who fail to pass necessary testing within a 2 year time frame will fail to meet this requirement.


• Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.