Respiratory Therapy Student

Trinity Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Personalized health insurance plans

Paid time off

Long- and short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

MercyOne Northeast Iowa seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across age groups, from neonates to geriatrics. The role involves administering inhaled therapies, monitoring equipment, and collaborating with physicians and care teams to ensure safe, effective respiratory care.

Fulfilling this position requires completing an RT program year and pursuing ongoing education. Benefits include wellness programs, education reimbursement, comprehensive health plans, PTO, and

Qualifications

• Must have completed first year in accredited respiratory therapy program and currently enrolled in respiratory therapy program.
• Intermediate language, intermediate math, intermediate reasoning ability.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people; ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence.

Responsibilities

• Performs inhaled medication therapy, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, and ventilatory support modalities as ordered by physician.
• Participates in CPR, assists or performs intubation, manages artificial airway, and transports patients requiring ventilatory support.
• Assembles, manipulates, and troubleshoots Respiratory Care equipment including ventilators, oximeters, and gas delivery systems.
• Interprets diagnostic results and reports findings from blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and related studies.
• Performs record keeping, billing and medical record documentation; provides patient instruction on device use.

Job description

• After successful completion of Respiratory Therapy program, will be eligible for all benefits associated with profession role offered.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Employment Type

• PRN; no set schedule

Shift Schedule

• Rotating shifts

Position Highlights And Benefits

• After successful completion of Respiratory Therapy program, will be eligible for all benefits associated with profession role offered.

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

A Respiratory Therapist performs 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: (Post completion of Respiratory program)

• 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: (For JumpStart position)

• Must have completed first year in accredited respiratory therapy program and currently enrolled in respiratory therapy program.
• Intermediate language, intermediate math, intermediate reasoning ability. Personal computer.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people; ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence.

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments.

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

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.