Senior Respiratory Therapist - University Campus (90-100%)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Respiratory Therapist to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide expert respiratory care, including mechanical ventilation and medical gas therapy, while supervising patient care units. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a leading academic medical center, known for its commitment to quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values education and excellence, making a significant impact on patient lives. If you are passionate about respiratory care and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on incentive

Health benefits

Education opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC approved program required.
• 3-5 years experience in Respiratory Care practice required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care including ventilation and medical gas therapy.
• Supervise implementation of respiratory care in patient units.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Mechanical Ventilation

CPAP & BiPAP

Blood Gas Sampling

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in health related science

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Tools

Computer Software Applications

Job description

Senior Respiratory Therapist - University Campus (90-100%)

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UI Health Care is seeking a full-time Sr. Respiratory Therapist. To be responsible for the delivery of respiratory care, including ventilation, medical gas therapy, medicated aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygiene, blood gas sampling and analysis, non-invasive oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring, and to supervise the implementation of respiratory care in the patient care units. Provide critical care expertise, education, routine shift staffing and shift operations relief.

• Selected candidates will be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive if all qualifications are met including a minimum two-year commitment. Current UI employees are not eligible.
  
  
  

Key Areas Of Responsibility

Institutes and provides mechanical ventilation; institutes & provides all forms of CPAP & BiPAP; delivers medical gas therapy; provides safe delivery of medicated aerosol & general therapies; provides pulmonary hygiene standards; performs blood gas sampling & analysis; provides non-invasive monitoring; participates in orientation/education activities; assist in the training of students; adheres to hospital epidemiological practices; maintains appearance, demeanor, and attendance; maintains licensure; performs senior therapist duties; participates in technical operations of department; performs other special projects & tasks as assigned. *Respiratory Therapists must be a graduate of a Commission of Accreditation Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program.

• Shift: Night shift (1900-0730)
  
  
  

Percent of Time: 90-100%. Please note that the salary listed is based on 100% time

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Our primary and specialty care is provided by experts from all medical specialties, attracting patients from around the world. We offer our care in convenient, comfortable settings, using the most advanced approaches and with the best outcomes as our goal.

The university is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 30 minutes away.

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Qualifications Required

• A Bachelor's degree in a health related science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is required
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or National Society for Cardiopulmonary Technology and licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Iowa is required
• Maintain active NBRC Membership
• 3-5 years’ experience in Respiratory Care practice is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Possess a current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license
  
  
  

Qualifications Desired

• 3 to 5 years of recent critical care experience
• Proficient in computer software applications
• Respiratory Care-Adult Critical Care Specialist (RRT-ACCS)
• Neonatal Specialty Care Respiratory Care Specialist (RRT-NPS)
  
  
  

Position And Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as required to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  
  

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Senior Respiratory Therapist
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
  
  
  

Compensation

• Pay Level: 7
• Starting Salary Minimum: $57,151
• Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate
  
  
  

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Lu Wilford
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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