Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Day Shift

Respiratory Therapist

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in our region and is proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, which serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. In addition, MercyOne North Iowa is a teaching institution. We conduct a Family Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiology Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, and a School of Radiologic Technology. MercyOne North Iowa is a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians, and many other medical fields.

Join the MercyOne family! We are looking to hire a Respiratory Therapist. As a Respiratory Therapist at MercyOne, you will be responsible for the administration of routine respiratory care to all pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Areas worked include general acute care areas, intensive care, emergency department, surgical suites, recovery rooms, skilled nursing facilities, and other clinical areas.

Job Description

• Perform incentive spirometry, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, pulmonary drainage procedures, BIPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, therapeutic bronchoscopy, co-oximetry, EKG, Holter, Zio, intubation assist, extubation, blood gas sampling and analysis, outpatient testing, and suctioning following interpretation of physician orders.
• Assess patients receiving respiratory care using bedside assessment techniques and knowledge of indications, contraindications, hazards of the above procedures and actions/reactions of medications being given. Respond to and be team members of the resuscitation and rapid response pages.
• Perform basic spirometry procedures and electrocardiograms.
• Provide patient education and assist with community events dealing with respiratory care.
• Work in general acute care areas, intensive care, emergency department, surgical suites, recovery rooms, skilled nursing facilities, and other clinical areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; or associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science required.
• Graduate of respiratory therapy program required or board-eligible within a few months of graduation as certification is required at hire/transfer.
• 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 be able to read, write and/or speak English.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our mission and core values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.