Respiratory Therapy Technician II

Childserve; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ChildServe in Johnston, IA is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Tech I. You will provide pediatric respiratory services under supervision, following physicians' orders and individualized care plans. Shift options include day and overnight hours with scheduling to fit class commitments.

Wage starts at $20/hour with potential retention bonus discussed in the interview. Candidates must be enrolled in a respiratory therapy program with at least one year completed and obtain BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a respiratory therapy program with at least one year completed.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days and before working independently.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and to be mobile within the work area.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional respiratory therapy services under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist.
• Deliver inhaled medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, PEP therapy, CPAP and BIPAP as part of the care plan.
• Maintain accurate records per standards and ChildServe policies.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, school personnel and staff to ensure care needs are met.

Education

Respiratory therapy program (1 year completed)

Job description

Are you a 2nd year Respiratory Therapy student? As a Respiratory Therapy Tech I I, you will provide professional respiratory therapy services to children/young adults as a member of our interdisciplinary team. This position works under a licensed respiratory therapist within the framework of physicians’ orders, care team guidelines, individualized care plans, professional and regulatory guidelines, and ChildServe policies and procedures.

Wage: $20/hour
Retention bonus option will be discussed in Interview.

Schedule

• Varied shifts available that can work around class schedule
• Day and overnight opportunities available

What You'll Do

• Maintain accurate, completed, and timely records as defined by standards of practice and ChildServe policies and procedures.
• Within the scope of practice, physician’s orders, and the child’s care plan, delivers a full range of care based on the fundamentals of the nursing/therapy process. This includes inhaled medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, PEP therapy, CPAP therapy and BIPAP therapy. Assist with care of artificial airways.
• Responsible for staying current with all unit and ChildServe specific information. Engages in development and learning that advances skills and competencies of self. Demonstrates good stewardship of ChildServe equipment, supplies, and environment.
• Communicates effectively, respectfully, and professionally with children, physicians, families, school personnel, ChildServe staff, and others to assure assigned child’s care needs are assessed, communicated, and met.

What You'll Need

• Currently enrolled in a respiratory therapy program and have one year of the program completed.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days and before working independently.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

• ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.