Respiratory Therapist – RRT/CRT

Lucas County Health Center; Iowa; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cafeteria Plan

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

403(b)/457 Plan

Job summary

Lucas County Health Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care to patients of all ages in a variety of care settings. You will assess patients, perform interventions, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to deliver high-quality care.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program, hold Iowa licensure (RRT/RCP/CRT), and possess ACLS/BLS. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Must have experience with Windows based applications.
• Licensed by the State of Iowa, RRT,RCP or CRT,RCP.
• Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification within 6 months of hire.
• ACLS, BLS required.
• STABLE, PALS , NRP preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing all cardiopulmonary care to patients of all ages following established standards and practices.
• Perform patient assessment and intervention in accordance with the level of training received during orientation.
• Competent to provide care to patients in the following categories: newborn, infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
• Work with patients of all ages and in many different care settings.
• Provide care for patients with heart and lung disorders.
• Work with providers and nurses as a team to provide quality health care for our patients.
• Perform procedures that are both diagnostic and therapeutic.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Education

Graduate of accredited respiratory therapy program

Tools

Windows based applications

Job description

• Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, varied

Description:

• Responsible for providing all cardiopulmonary care to patients of all ages following established standards and practices
• Perform patient assessment and intervention in accordance with the level of training received during orientation
• Competent to provide care to patients in the following categories: newborn, infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Work with patients of all ages and in many different care settings
• Provide care for patients with heart and lung disorders
• Work with providers and nurses as a team to provide quality health care for our patients
• Perform procedures that are both diagnostic and therapeutic

Requirements
Educational/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
• Must have experience with Windows based applications
• Licensed by the State of Iowa, RRT,RCP or CRT,RCP
• Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification within 6 months of hire
• ACLS, BLS required
• STABLE, PALS , NRP preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand fluent English

Contact:

This is a full-time position and is eligible for the following benefits:

Health Insurance

Provides comprehensive medical coverage that includes physician services, hospitalization, and prescriptions; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee

Provides comprehensive dental coverage that includes preventative, routine, and major care/services; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee

Vision Insurance

Provides comprehensive vision coverage that includes exam, prescription glasses, and/or contact lenses; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee

Cafeteria Plan

Provides pre-tax options for medical and dependent care expense reimbursement; paid by employee

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Provides life and AD&D insurance of $15,000 for employee and $2,000 for spouse and dependents; paid by LCHC

Voluntary Life Insurance

Provides optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee

Group Short-Term Disability

Provides income protection up to 50% of weekly earnings for disability up to 13 weeks; is effective first day of accident or fifteenth day of sickness or pregnancy; Available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC

Group Long-Term Disability

Provides income protection up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $6,000 per month for disability following 90-day waiting period; available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC

Allstate

Opportunity to purchase additional insurance policies (accident, cancer indemnity, intensive care/critical illness, etc.); available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee

IPERS

Retirement program offered through Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System; effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC and employee

457/401(a)

Opportunity to make pre-tax contributions to a tax-deferred retirement plan with Hartford; available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee

Employee Assistance Program

Provides confidential assistance in dealing with person concerns for employee and immediate family members; available immediately; paid by LCHC

Paid Time Off

Accrual of vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days; available immediately; paid by LCHC