Respiratory Therapist

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UnityPoint at Home - Cedar Rapids, IA

Respiratory Therapist

Full Time - 1.0 FTE

Day Shift - Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Overview:

Why UnityPoint Health?

Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.

Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Responsibilities:

Works in a home care environment and assists treatment, management and education of patient's home medical equipment for those patients with pulmonary disorders.

Set up and provide education/instruction on safe use of Respiratory equipment in accordance of written physician prescription and patient evaluation.
Responsible for set up documentation and patient follow up as necessary.
Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to plan of care. Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently
Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
Previous experience preferred
BCLS Certification
Current Iowa R.C.P. license obtained after completion of entry-level RRT examination from NBRC
Actively involved in obtaining RRT credential from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).