Respiratory Therapist RRT (Full Time)

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Health insurance

401K matching

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care across inpatient and outpatient settings, neonatal to adult. You will deliver safe therapies, maintain equipment, document thoroughly, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize outcomes.

The role requires AR/degree in respiratory therapy, NBRC registration, and state licensure with BLS, ACLS, and NRP within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• 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 elevate 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.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Ventilator management

Diagnostic testing

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

CoARC program graduate

Job description

• Job ID: 186038

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Sign On Bonus: $20,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Respiratory Care
• Shift: Full Time Rotating 12 Hours Shifts - Rotating Weekends
• Job ID: 186038

Overview

Eligible for $20,000 Sign-on Bonus! Provide expert respiratory care to a diverse patient population across inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from neonates to adults. Deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate respiratory therapies and diagnostic testing while maintaining equipment, documenting accurately, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.

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.

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.
• Administerrespiratory therapies includingmedical gasdelivery, 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) collectionand analysis,pulmonary function testing,andpulse oximetry
• Monitor patient physiological responses to treatments and adjust care or elevate concerns as appropriate.
• Manage artificial airways and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure patient safety and therapy effectiveness.
• Active member of the medical emergencyresponse teams.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in thepatientelectronic medical record (EMR.).
• Communicateand collaborateeffectively with interdisciplinary teams regarding patient status and therapy plans.
• Provide assistancewith internal patienttransports.
• Provide patient and family education on respiratory pathophysiologyandpharmacologic therapies.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratorytherapyequipment.
• 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 clinicaloutcomes.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's orBachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapyfrom an accredited program required.
• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care programrequired.

Experience:

• None.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a RespiratoryCare Practitioner in State(s) of Practice required.
  • RCPIL
  • RCPIA
  • RCPWI
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Mandatory Reporterrequired within 90 days of hire.
  • MRCDAIA
  • MRCHILDIA
  • MRDEPADULTIA
• Basic Life Support (BLS)certificationrequired within 90 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificationrequired within 90 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificationrequired within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificationpreferred within 180 days of hire.