RRT: Critical-Care Respiratory Therapist with Sign-On Bonus

Mercycare; Cedar Rapids (IA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Incentive pay for extra shifts

Free parking

Résumé du poste

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join a tenured team delivering bedside care across ICUs, ED, and bronchoscopy programs. You’ll work with advanced technology, including the Intuitive Ion robotic bronchoscopy system, to support early, accurate diagnoses and high-quality patient care.

Ideal candidates are NBRC-certified RRT or CRT, licensed in Iowa, with BLS and NRP within 1 year.

Qualifications

• RRT or CRT certification from NBRC.
• Iowa license to practice respiratory care.
• BLS certification.
• NRP within 1 year of hire.
• Commitment to patient education and safety.
• Ability to work in ICU/ED and bronchoscopy program.

Responsabilités

• Deliver bedside respiratory care per physician orders and protocols.
• Manage ventilator setup, airway maintenance, and monitoring for critical care patients.
• Respond to code blues, MET calls, high-risk deliveries, and C-sections.
• Set up and monitor CPAP and BiPAP therapy.
• Perform ABG collection and analysis using I-Stat technology.
• Assist physicians with bedside bronchoscopy.
• Perform EKGs and related documentation.
• Conduct oximetry checks and sleep studies.
• Educate patients on respiratory therapies and equipment.
• Maintain and clean respiratory equipment.

Connaissances

Critical care

Emergency response

Communication

Calm under pressure

Continuous learning

Formation

NBRC RRT certification

NBRC CRT certification

Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner License

BLS certification (AHA)

NRP within 1 year of hire

Iowa Mandatory Reporter Training

Outils

Intuitive Ion robotic bronchoscopy system

I-Stat ABG analyzer

CPAP/BiPAP setup equipment

Description du poste

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join a tenured team delivering bedside care across ICUs, ED, and bronchoscopy programs. You’ll work with advanced technology, including the Intuitive Ion robotic bronchoscopy system, to support early, accurate diagnoses and high-quality patient care.

Ideal candidates are NBRC-certified RRT or CRT, licensed in Iowa, with BLS and NRP within 1 year.