Respiratory Therapist Registered-BLS

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role covers both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a 40-hour work week and hours from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

You will evaluate respiratory conditions, administer therapies, monitor responses, document in EMR, and collaborate with related teams to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' respiratory conditions through exam and history.
• Administer respiratory therapies including gas delivery, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, and ventilation.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care as needed.
• Maintain documentation in the EMR and communicate with the care team.
• Assist with internal transports and educate patients and families.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RT degree

CoARC approved program

Job description

Overview

Location: Cedar Rapids Medical Office- Cedar Rapids, IA

Work Shift/Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Eligible for a $20,000 sign on bonus!

Ready to make a real impact - one breath at a time? As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll be on the front lines of patient care, helping people of all ages breathe easier and live better. From the tiniest newborns to adults in need of critical support, you’ll deliver expert respiratory care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to use your skills, compassion, and quick thinking to truly change lives.

If you’re driven, compassionate, and ready for a fast-paced role where your work truly counts, we’d love to have you on our team.

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

• Evaluate patients' respiratory conditions by conducting physical examinations and reviewing medical histories.
• Administerrespiratorytherapiesincludingmedical gasdelivery,nebulization,chestphysiotherapy,airwaymanagement,andmechanicalventilation(invasiveandnon-invasive)forpediatric,adolescent,adult,andneonatalpatients.
• Performdiagnostictestingsuchasarterialbloodgas(ABG)collectionand analysis,pulmonary function testing,andpulseoximetry
• Monitorpatientphysiologicalresponsestotreatmentsandadjustcareorescalateconcernsasappropriate.
• Manageartificialairwaysandtroubleshootrespiratoryequipmenttoensurepatientsafetyandtherapyeffectiveness.
• Activememberofthemedicalemergencyresponseteams.
• Maintainaccurate,timely,andthoroughdocumentationinthepatientelectronicmedicalrecord(EMR.).
• Communicateandcollaborateeffectivelywithinterdisciplinaryteamsregardingpatientstatusandtherapyplans.
• Provideassistancewithinternalpatienttransports.
• Providepatientandfamilyeducationonrespiratorypathophysiologyandpharmacologictherapies.
• Set up,maintain, and troubleshoot respiratorytherapyequipment..
• Perform routine cleaninganddisinfectionofrespiratorytherapyequipment.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for respiratory therapy students andnew staff.
• Participate in departmental and multidisciplinary committees focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and clinicaloutcomes.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate'sorBachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapyfrom an accredited programrequired.
• GraduateofaCoARCapprovedRespiratoryCareprogramrequired.

Experience:

• None.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• MusthavecurrentlicensureingoodstandingtopracticeasaRespiratoryCarePractitionerinState(s)ofPracticerequired.
  • RCPIL
  • RCPIA
  • RCPWI
• RegisteredRespiratoryTherapistbytheNational BoardofRespiratoryCare (NBRC)required.
• Mandatory Reporterrequiredwithin90 daysof hire:
  • MRCDAIA
  • MRCHILDIA
  • MRDEPADULTIA
• AdvancedCardiacLife Support (ACLS)certificationpreferred within 90 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)certificationpreferred within180 daysof hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificationpreferred within180 daysof hire.