What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist 60%- (Downtown Campus) position at University of Iowa Health Care Health System?
Responsible for respiratory therapy duties including oxygen and aerosol therapy, administration of specialty gases, application of ventilators, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, implement patient driven protocols, and other duties as assigned. *Respiratory Therapists must be a graduate of a Commission of Accreditation Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program.
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa's only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.
Our primary and specialty care is provided by experts from all medical specialties, attracting patients from around the world. We offer our care in convenient, comfortable settings, using the most advanced approaches and with the best outcomes as our goal. Perform exercise testing involving monitoring of patient functions and assessment of patient effort in the Pulmonary Rehab dept.
Perform pulmonary function testing including the operation of equipment, compiling of tests results for physician review and assessment of patient effort based upon results.
Consult with and assist physicians and nurses with respiratory care plan for patients and facilitate the implementation of the physician's orders.
Hours: Weeknight Shift, 60%
Benefit highlights:
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options
- Two available retirement plans-TIAA/CREF and IPERS with up to 10% employer contributions
- Additional 403(b) and 457(b) voluntary retirement options
- Flexible Spending Accounts
https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of a two or four year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program, or completion of the requirements to become registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
- Possess a current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Possess a current CPR certification card.
- Obtain registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care within six (6) months of date of hire.
Desired Qualifications:
- Greater than one year of recent ICU level experience.
- Experience with an electronic medical record documentation system.
- Currently registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. Please contact emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu with any questions.
Additional Information- Classification Title: Respiratory Therapist
- Appointment Type: SEIU
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 5
- Starting Salary Minimum: $51,829
- Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Emilio Villagrana
- Contact Email: emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu
Salary : $51,829
