Job Information
UnityPoint Health Respiratory Therapist (Part Time) in Sioux City, Iowa
Provides respiratory care procedures throughout all areas as ordered by the physician. Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response, trauma alerts and other appropriate requests for quick action. Initiates and maintains ventilators and noninvasive equipment. Interacts with other teams in the hospital to improve the quality of care provided to patients.
Clinical Responsibilities
Manages the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications along with CPT therapies.
Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators and non-invasive devices.
Perform diagnostic tests with physician interpretations to follow
Draw ABGs
Team Involvement
Participate as a team member in code situations, rapid responses, NICU transports and various patient/infection/quality committees to promote effective working relations and patient safety
Preceptor for respiratory students
Documentation
Maintain accurate records, documenting clinical notes in patients EMR
Educate patients on meds, spacers, their illness and therapeutic devices
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Education:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Bachelors/Associate Degree
Experience:
- 2 years preferred of clinical experience
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current BCLS certification or obtain within 30 days
Current licensure in good standing to practice as an RCP in Iowa
Current NBRC certificate
ACLS and NRP within 6 months
PALS preferred
Requisition ID: 2021-87628
Street: 2720 Stone Park Blvd
Name: 7520 UnityPoint Heath SC St Lukes
Name: Respiratory Care- SLRMC
FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 0.6
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift: Full time, varying shifts, every other weekend/holiday
External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org