Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist delivers specialized respiratory care to patients from neonatal through adult age groups. The role includes performing diagnostic evaluations and providing respiratory therapies, while working closely with the healthcare team to support effective treatment and positive patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory diagnostic testing and administer appropriate therapies across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations.
- Manage respiratory care equipment and ensure it is used appropriately in patient care.
- Document assessments, treatments, and other relevant care details in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to help optimize clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
- Additional qualifications are required for pediatric and neonatal critical care.
UnityPoint Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
