UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital

Full-Time 

12-hour shifts D/N & every other weekend/holiday

 $10,000.00 Sign On Bonus to Qualified Applicants!

Provides respiratory care procedures throughout all areas as ordered by the physician. Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response, trauma alerts and other appropriated requests for quick action.  Initiates and maintains ventilators and noninvasive equipment.  Interacts with other teams in the hospital to improve the quality of care provided to the patient.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manages the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications along with CPT therapies.
• Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators and noninvasive devices.
• Perform diagnostic tests with physician interpretations to follow.
• Draw ABGs

Team Involvement

• Participate as a team member in code situations, rapid responses, NICU transports and various patient/infection/quality committees to promote effective working relations and patient safety.
• Preceptor for respiratory students

Documentation

• Maintain accurate records, documenting clinical notes in the patient EMR.
• Educate patients on meds, spacers, their illness and therapeutic devices

Basic UPH Performance Criteria         

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.  Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance

• Certified/Registry eligible Respiratory Therapist as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.  Associate Degree
• Current BCLS certification or obtain within 30 days
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as an RCP in Iowa
• Current NBRC certificate
• ACLS and NRP within 6 months
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks English
• Basic computer knowledge in order to chart in the EMR
• Critical thinking skills needed to address situations quickly.
• Able to communicate and work well with a team of various professionals.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
• Child and Adult Mandatory Abuse Reporting training