Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Specialty: Neonatal

Client Company: Lakes Regional Hospital

Shift Details: Day

Skills:
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Req ID: 236459

Agency Fee:

Description: Respiratory Therapist works in a fast-paced Inpatient and Outpatient Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Rehab Departments. Position works with a variety of age groups from newborn to geriatric populations. Shows genuine commitment to compassionate care of patients at Lakes Regional Healthcare and demonstrates effective working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, the public and outside agencies. Performs daily floor therapies, responds to all codes, providing airway management as needed and performs diagnostic testing as ordered by the physician in a timely manner. Assists in the performance of daily clerical, clinical and diagnostic duties associated with Respiratory Care including scheduling and performing Respiratory Care procedures as ordered by the Medical Staff. Consults with and keeps Respiratory Care Supervisor informed of the departments activities with regard to patient care.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
High school graduate. Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program and either registered or registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care with experience preferred.
CERTIFICATION and LICENSURE:
Maintains Iowa State License for Respiratory Care Practitioner. Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP and current certification in Mandatory Reporter of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Reporting or willingness to obtain according to Education Policy. • Full Insurance Line-up
o Health, dental, vision, life, volunteer coverages such as critical illness and more
o Flexible Spending Account
o Health Savings Account contribution with participation in the High Deductible Health Plan • Generous Time-Off
o Paid Time Off hours - start earning on Day 1
o Extended Sick Leave hours - star earning on Day 1 • Wellness Program
o Complimentary biometric screening
o Complimentary health risk assessment
o Incentivized activities
o Discounted membership to the local YMCA • Excellent Retirement Plans
o IPERS
o 457B retirement savings opportunity • LRH Service Discounts, up to 20% on LRH billed services • Employee Assistance Program for the employee and family members • Staff Education • Grant Opportunities • Student Debt Repayment Opportunities • Competitive pay • Located in the Heart of the Iowa Great Lakes


Name of Position Requirements
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program and either registered or registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care
BLS AHA required
ACLS required
PALS required
NRP required
Iowa State License for Respiratory Care Practitioner