Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Full-Spectrum, All-Ages Care

UnityPoint Health; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care across inpatient and outpatient settings, from neonates to adults. You will deliver safe, efficient respiratory therapies, perform diagnostic testing, and document care while collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role includes evaluating conditions, assisting with ventilation, maintaining equipment, participating in emergency response, and mentoring students and new staff.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' respiratory conditions by conducting physical examinations and reviewing medical histories.
• Administer respiratory therapies including medical gas delivery, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, airway management, and mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and neonatal patients.
• Perform diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis, pulmonary function testing, and pulse oximetry.
• Monitor patient physiological responses to treatments and adjust care or escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Manage artificial airways and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure patient safety and therapy effectiveness.
• Active member of the medical emergency response teams.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the patient electronic medical record (EMR).
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams regarding patient status and therapy plans.
• Provide assistance with internal patient transports.
• Provide patient and family education on respiratory pathophysiology and pharmacologic therapies.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for respiratory therapy students and new staff.
• Participate in departmental and multidisciplinary committees focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program

Graduate of a CoARCan approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

UnityPoint Health seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care across inpatient and outpatient settings, from neonates to adults. You will deliver safe, efficient respiratory therapies, perform diagnostic testing, and document care while collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role includes evaluating conditions, assisting with ventilation, maintaining equipment, participating in emergency response, and mentoring students and new staff.