Respiratory Therapist - University Campus (60-100%)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 51,363 - 62,778; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Advanced differential

Flexible scheduling 60-100%

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plans

Voluntary retirement options

FSA

Job summary

University of Iowa seeks a Respiratory Therapy professional to perform oxygen, aerosol, and ventilator-related duties, with arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, following patient-driven protocols. Collaboration with care teams is essential for quality outcomes.

The role offers 60–100% time with day or night shifts, a $10,000 sign-on incentive, and competitive fringe benefits per the department’s specifics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two- or four-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program, or NBRC eligibility.
• Current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy including oxygen, aerosol therapy, specialty gases, ventilator application, arterial puncture, and blood gas analysis; implement patient-driven protocols and related duties.

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

Current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC registry within six months of hire

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for respiratory therapy duties including oxygen and aerosol therapy, administration of specialty gases, application of ventilators, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, implementing patient-driven protocols, and other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Compensation

Sign-on Incentive: Eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive upon meeting all qualifications, including a minimum two-year commitment. Current UI employees are not eligible.

Advanced Respiratory Care Services Differential: Additional differential up to $5,000 prorated based on percentage.

Percent of Time: Multiple openings ranging from 60-100% (Primary openings on days or nights).

Salary: Minimum $57,071 for 100% time with competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends.

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options.
• Two available retirement plans – TIAA/CREF and IPERS with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Additional 403(b) and 457(b) voluntary retirement options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a two- or four-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program, or completion of the requirements to become registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current CPR certification card.
• Obtain registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care within six months of hire.

Desired Qualifications

• Greater than one year of recent ICU level experience.
• Experience with an electronic medical record documentation system.
• Currently registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.