Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonology Clinic

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our Pulmonology clinic.

What you will do:

• Performs incentive spirometry, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, pulmonary drainage procedures, BIPAP/CPAP, ekg, blood gas,six minute walk, outpatient testing, and suctioning following interpretation of physician order.
• Assesses patients receiving Respiratory Care using knowledge of indications, contraindications, hazards of the above procedures and actions/reactions of medications being given.
• Performs aseptic techniques when required, and routine cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
• Provides patient education and on-going education support and training to clinical staff as needed. Assesses patient/family knowledge of health/illness.
• Performs, maintains and documents quality controls as applicable/requested.
• Assists in scheduling patient for office appointments, lab/diagnostic tests/referrals.  Reviews written test preparation handout with patient and documents in medical record.
• Provides education and support to post-hospital and post-emergency room patients.
• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the area of respiratory care as it relates to the ambulatory setting and age specific patient populations.

Hours:

• Full-time; 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• Shift; Days (7:00am – 4:00pm
• Clinic: Monday thru Friday, no weekends, holidays.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Relocation Bonus offered!
• Sign- on Bonus, up to $20,000 based on experience
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and more) for positions 20 hours per week or greater
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
• Credentialed by the NBRC at the Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist level required.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure in the state of Iowa required.
• Prefer previous experience working in a pulmonology clinic and/or acute care experience.
• Must obtain BLS, mandatory reporter within timeframes provided from hire date.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Our Commitment

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.