Respiratory Therapist RT RRT (Weekend Package)

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care across inpatient and outpatient settings, from neonates to adults. You will deliver safe therapies, maintain equipment, document accurately, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Required are an accredited Respiratory Therapy degree, NBRC-credentialed status, and state licensure, with BLS/ACLS/NRP within 90 days. Weekend rotations and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' respiratory conditions by examining history and performing assessments.
• Administer respiratory therapies including gas delivery, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, airway management, and ventilation as appropriate.
• Perform diagnostic testing such as ABG collection/analysis, pulmonary function testing, and pulse oximetry.
• Monitor responses to treatments and adjust care as needed; escalate concerns.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; ensure patient safety.
• Document thoroughly in the patient EMR and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor students and new staff; participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

RCPIL

RCPIA

RCPWI

MRCDAIA

MRCHILDIA

MRDEPADULTIA

Job description

• Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Rotating Day/Night - 5 out of 6 weekends (Start Times of either 7:00am or 7:00pm
• Job ID: 185155

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.7
• Department: Respiratory Care
• Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Rotating Day/Night - 5 out of 6 weekends (Start Times of either 7:00am or 7:00pm
• Job ID: 185155

Overview

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.

• 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 escalater 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 aRespiratoryCare 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.