Respiratory Therapist, RRT (PRN)

Trinity Health; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Night shift differential

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement planning

Life insurance

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Davenport, IA is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist for the night shift on a rotating schedule. You will perform patient assessments, administer inhaled therapies, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to provide age-appropriate care.

New graduates are welcomed. A relocation package is offered and you will receive a competitive night shift differential, comprehensive benefits, education reimbursement, PTO, retirement planning, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed as a registered or certified respiratory therapist.
• Active Iowa license upon hire.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Mandatory reporter training for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within 6 months and every 3 years thereafter. ACLS preferred within one year.

Responsibilities

• Performs inhaled medication therapy and other respiratory therapies as ordered.
• Participates in CPR and assists/executes intubation and airway management.
• Assembles and troubleshoots respiratory care equipment and monitors patient status.
• Interprets diagnostic results and documents medical records.
• Provides patient instruction on respiratory care devices and procedures.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapy administration

Team collaboration

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Employment Type

• PRN - as needed

Shift Schedule

• Night Shift ( 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)

• Weekends: Every 3rd weekend

Position Highlights and Benefits

• New grads welcomed!

• Relocation package offered

• Eligible for generous Night Shift Differential

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs

• Education reimbursement

• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision

• Paid time off

• Long- and short-term leave

• Retirement planning

• Life insurance coverage

GENERAL SUMMARY

Join the MercyOne Family! As Respiratory Therapist you will perform patient assessment, evaluation for appropriate therapy, administration of therapy, consultation with other health care providers, diagnostic testing, implementation and troubleshooting of equipment and monitoring of patient. These services are provided as appropriate for patient age to include neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs inhaled medication therapy, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, carbon dioxide-oxygen therapy, nitric oxide-oxygen therapy, CPAP therapy, BIPAP therapy, bland aerosol therapy, PEP therapy, high-frequency oscillator therapy, and ventilatory support modalities as ordered by physician.

• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assists or performs intubation, manages artificial airway, and transport of patients requiring ventilatory support.

• Assembles, manipulates, and troubleshoots Respiratory Care equipment including mechanical ventilators, pulse oximeters, capnometers, aerosol generators, medical gas delivery systems, humidification systems, and mechanical percussors.

• Interprets diagnostic results for feasibility and reports results, to include blood or other body fluid analysis by blood gas analyzer and co-oximeter, pulmonary function screening, pulmonary mechanics studies, end-tidal C02, and pulse oximetry.

• Performs record keeping, billing and medical record documentation functions.

• Provides patient instruction in the use of Respiratory Care devices and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.

• Must have an active license as a respiratory care practitioner in the State of Iowa upon hire.

• Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.

• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter. Prefer ACLS certification within one year of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System’s circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.