Respiratory Therapist (CRT / RRT) Full-time, Night Shift

Employment Type : Full time Shift : 12 Hour Night Shift Description : Employment Type :

Full Time - 36 hours per week

Shift Schedule :

Night Shift (6 : 00 PM – 6 : 30 AM)

Will include weekend & holiday rotation

• Position Highlights and Benefits
• New grads welcomed !!
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation
• package offered

Eligible for generous Night Shift Differential

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes :

Wellness programs

Life insurance coverage

GENERAL SUMMARY :

A Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessment, evaluation for appropriate therapy, administration of therapy, consultation with other health care providers, diagnostic testing, implementation and troubleshooting of equipment and monitoring of patient. These services are provided as appropriate for patient age to include neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Performs inhaled medication therapy, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, carbon dioxide-oxygen therapy, nitric oxide-oxygen therapy, CPAP therapy, BIPAP therapy, bland aerosol therapy, PEP therapy, high-frequency oscillator therapy, and ventilatory support modalities as ordered by physician.

Provides patient instruction in the use of Respiratory Care devices and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Must be credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.

Prefer ACLS certification within one year of hire.

Ministry / Facility Information :

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments :

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center , an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center

MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center , Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.