Respiratory Therapist-Registered

UnityPoint Health; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for various shifts to provide respiratory care to patients. The ideal candidate will perform therapy modalities under supervision and assist with diagnostic testing. Join a top-rated healthcare provider committed to employee support and comprehensive benefits, including a sign-on bonus of $10,000.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have CRT credentialing and keep it Active.
• CPR Certification required.
• ACLS/NRP/PEARS within 6 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care modalities, therapies, and diagnostic testing.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments.
• Complete documentation for all services provided.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Compassion

Education

Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program

Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

Pulmonary Function Testing equipment

Diagnostic and Ventilator Support Equipment

Job description

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Respiratory Therapist

all shifts, 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts available

; weekend and holiday rotations required

Shift Differentials: Base + 12% for any hours worked 6pm-6am + $1/hr for all hours worked on Saturdays/Sundays

Under the direction of the Respiratory Therapy Manager, the general supervision of the Lead Therapist, and with the guidance of the Medical Director, the individual will be required to perform Respiratory Therapy Service modalities as ordered by physician to in-patients and out-patients throughout the Trinity Medical Center facilities.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Salary Range: $30.45 - $45.67*
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Respiratory Therapy- RI
• Shift: varied
• Job ID: 167301
  
  

Overview

• $10,000 Sign on Bonus**
  
  

Respiratory Therapist

Hours: Openings on all shifts, 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts available

Full time, part time and PRN available; weekend and holiday rotations required

Shift Differentials: Base + 12% for any hours worked 6pm-6am + $1/hr for all hours worked on Saturdays/Sundays

Under the direction of the Respiratory Therapy Manager, the general supervision of the Lead Therapist, and with the guidance of the Medical Director, the individual will be required to perform Respiratory Therapy Service modalities as ordered by physician to in-patients and out-patients throughout the Trinity Medical Center facilities.

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

Patient Experience/Patient Care

• Provide respiratory care modalities, therapies and diagnostic testing; including oxygen therapies and medication delivery.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of services provided.
• Provides education to the patient and their family.
  
  

Equipment

• 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
• Other advanced pulmonary diagnostic equipment and procedures
• Humidifiers, O2 therapy related equipment, aerosols, and pulse oximetry.
• Nebulizers, inhalers, and applicable medications.
• Mechanical percussors, bedside pulmonary screeners, EKG's, and volume expansion therapy.
• Emergency airway equipment.
• Adult ventilation (noninvasive only).
• ABG procurement.
  
  

Qualifications

Education: Must be a Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory care Program and a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or considered Registry Eligible by the NBRC. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s): Iowa Licensure - Obtained within 1 month from date of hire. Illinois License - Proof of completed and submitted application within the first week of employment. All employees must have their CRT credentialing and keep it Active per the NBRC standards. CPR Certification Required. ACLS/NRP/PEARS within 6 months from date of hire.

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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