What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (WEO)- Medical Center North Liberty position at University of Iowa Health Care Health System?
The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care's nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient, and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching, and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly skilled, and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
- Selected candidates with 2 years of experience may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive if all qualifications are met including a minimum two-year commitment. ($5,000 sign-on for candidates with less than 2 years of experience). Current UI employees are not eligible.
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.
Weekend Option: 12hr weekend option day shift (Saturday/Sunday), 60% 12hr weekend option night shift (Friday/Saturday), 60% 12hr weekend option night shift (Friday/Sunday)
Salary: Yearly Minimum $51,829 for 100% time (competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends)
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
SEIU Pay Plan | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)
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 (as a required attachment). 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 michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu with any questions.
Additional Information- Classification Title: Respiratory Therapist
- Appointment Type: SEIU
- Schedule: Part-time
- Pay Level: 5
- Starting Salary Minimum: $51,829
- Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Michael Lynch
- Contact Email: michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu
Salary : $51,829
