Clinic Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonology Clinic

Respiratory Therapist

This position is responsible for the administration of routine respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients. This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the multidisciplinary team.

Job Description

• Performs incentive spirometry, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, pulmonary drainage procedures, BIPAP/CPAP, EKG, blood gas, six-minute walk, outpatient testing, and suctioning following interpretation of physician order.
• Assesses patients receiving respiratory care using knowledge of indications, contraindications, hazards of the above procedures and actions/reactions of medications being given.
• Performs aseptic techniques when required, and routine cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
• Provides patient education and ongoing education support and training to clinical staff as needed. Assesses patient/family knowledge of health/illness.
• Performs, maintains, and documents quality controls as applicable/requested.
• Assists in scheduling patients for office appointments, lab/diagnostic tests/referrals. Reviews written test preparation handout with patient and documents in medical record.
• Provides education and support to post-hospital and post-emergency room patients.
• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the area of respiratory care as it relates to the ambulatory setting and age-specific patient populations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; or associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science required.
• Graduate of respiratory therapy program required.
• Credentialed by the NBRC at the Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist level required.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure in the state of Iowa required.
• CAPRS and N95 fit testing validation within 30 days of hire required.
• Must have demonstrated competence in respiratory care.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintain current status.
• Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.

Benefits

• Relocation stipend offered up to $8,000.
• Education assistance offered.
• Effective Day 1 benefit package (medical, dental, vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater.
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Retirement savings program with employer match starting on Day 1.