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30.45-45.67 Sign On Bonus 10000 FTE Hours per pay period 1.0
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Respiratory Therapy - RIShift Varied Job ID 176769
Overview --------
10000 Sign-on Bonus Shifts 1st 2nd and 3rd 8 10 or 12 hour shifts available 5000 Relocation Assistance
Under the direction of the Respiratory Therapy Manager, the general supervision of the Lead Therapist and with the guidance of the Medical Director, the individual will be required to perform Respiratory Therapy Service modalities as ordered by physician to in-patients and out-patients throughout the Trinity Medical Center facilities.
Why UnityPoint Health -------------------
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We are proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 youre in.
Here are just a few:
• Paid time off • Parental leave • 401K matching • Employee recognition program • Dental and health insurance • Paid holidays • Short and long-term disability • 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.
Responsibilities ----------------
Provide respiratory care modalities, therapies, and diagnostic testing, including oxygen therapies and medication delivery. Serves as the clinical expert as it pertains to the field of respiratory care and associated information, reporting systems. Provides education to the patient and their family. Intubation is not required but within the scope of practice. Process and provide various equipment necessary to carry out assigned duties, including diagnostic and ventilator support of patients both invasive and non-invasive.
Pulmonary function testing equipment, including but not limited to:
• PF Screening equipment • Comprehensive pulmonary function testing equipment • Humidifiers • O2 therapy related equipment • Aerosols • Pulse oximetry • Nebulizers • Inhalers • Applicable medications • Mechanical percussors • Bedside pulmonary screeners • EKGs • Volume expansion therapy • Emergency airway equipment • Adult ventilation (non-invasive only) • ABG procurement
Qualifications --------------
Education, Training & Experience ------------------------------
Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program and registered RRT or considered registry-eligible by the NBRC. Employees are required to go through a 3 to 6 week orientation depending on level of experience for proper orientation to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications -----------------------------------------
Iowa licensure must be obtained within 1 month from date of hire. Illinois licensure - must provide proof of completed and submitted application within the first week of employment.
Certifications include CPR upon hire and ACLS NRP within 6 months from date of hire. Registrations - All employees will have 6 months from date of hire to obtain their RRT credential. If testing attempted but not passed by the 6 month deadline, therapist may remain employed provided they provide proof of re-attempt of test every 3 months. Employees who fail to pass necessary testing within a 2 year time frame will fail to meet this requirement.
Specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses, incentive differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.