Respiratory Therapist Certified-BLS ACLS NRP PALS
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Provide expert respiratory care to a diverse patient population across inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from neonates to adults. Deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate respiratory therapies and diagnostic testing while maintaining equipment, documenting accurately, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' respiratory conditions by conducting physical examinations and reviewing medical histories.
- Administer respiratory therapies including medical gas delivery, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, airway management, and mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and neonatal patients.
- Perform diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis, pulmonary function testing, and pulse oximetry.
- Monitor patient physiological responses to treatments and adjust care or escalate concerns as appropriate.
- Manage artificial airways and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure patient safety and therapy effectiveness.
- Active member of the medical emergency response teams.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the patient electronic medical record (EMR).
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams regarding patient status and therapy plans.
- Provide assistance with internal patient transport. Provide patient and family education on respiratory pathophysiology and pharmacologic therapies.
- Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment.
- Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of respiratory therapy equipment.
- Serve as a preceptor and mentor for respiratory therapy students and new staff.
- Participate in departmental and multidisciplinary committees focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required. Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program required.
Experience: None.
License(s)/Certification(s): Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in State(s) of practice required (RCPIL, RCPIA, RCPWI). Mandatory Reporter required within 90 days of hire (MRCDAIA, MRCHILDIA, MRDEPADULTIA). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 180 days of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 180 days of hire.
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
- Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program
- Current licensure in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in state(s) of practice (RCPIL, RCPIA, RCPWI)
- Mandatory Reporter certification within 90 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 180 days of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 180 days of hire
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.