Unitypoint Health Waterloo , IA 50702
Posted 4 days ago
Overview
Respiratory Therapist
UnityPoint Health
Shift: Full-time; Days
Benefits Eligible
Potential Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 payable over 2 years
Respiratory Therapists will perform diagnostic pulmonary evaluations and respiration therapy treatments designed to treat patients with deficiencies and dysfunctions of the pulmonary system. Pulmonary evaluation involves acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data that is obtained from diagnostic tests and specimens.
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Responsibilities
Patient Care
Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assess test results in consultation with physicians and nursing team.
Documents information to a patient's medical record while maintaining accurate and complete records.
Assembles, maintains, and calibrates respiratory therapy equipment.
Patient Education
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
BCLS Certification.
Current Iowa R.C.P. license obtained after completion of entry-level RRT examination from NBRC.
Actively involved in obtaining RRT credential from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Strong computer skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Area of Interest: Allied Health;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
Department: Pulmonology;
Shift: 80/1st shift;
Job ID: 144904;
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