Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Employment Type:

PRN

Shift:

Self-staffing unit

Position Purpose

Under limited supervision, performs a wide variety of respiratory therapy procedures, especially acute care and ventilator usage, and assists in the evaluation of patient needs for respiratory therapy through observation.

What you will Do

• Performs all routine therapies in Respiratory Care such as ezpap, aerosol, oxygen and chest physiotherapy treatments.

• Performs bedside pulmonary function exams and complete pulmonary function exams to determine the therapeutic needs of patients.

• Sets up and monitors diagnostic equipment such as oximetry and capnography and recommends therapeutic changes based on the data collected.

• Supervises exercise sessions, monitoring participants for inappropriate response to exercise. Leads education sessions for Pulmonary Rehab participants.

• Performs Respiratory Care Treatment Pathway Assessments according to the policies and algorithms determining the most appropriate and effective therapies for patients. Reviews therapies on patients with other staff members on an on-going basis, modifying therapies under the Treatment Pathways as appropriate and necessary.

• Completes EKG tests as ordered.Arterial puncture for ABG analysis.

• Disassembles, cleans and sterilizes departmental equipment. Reassembles equipment when sterilized according to established policy and procedure.

• Initiates and/or assists with Basic Cardiac Life Support in Cardiopulmonary arrests (Code Blue). Maintains BCLS and ACLS certifications.

Minimum Qualifications

RRT-

• Requires graduate of an AMA respiratory therapy program. Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist by passing the advanced level exam of the N.B.R.C.

• Maintains BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.

• Prefer a minimum of one to two years experience in all aspects of respiratory care, but especially adult critical care.

• Maintains a high level of professionalism, which positively promotes the image of MercyOne Medical Center.

• Must be eligible for and maintain Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

CRT-

• Requires graduate of an AMA respiratory therapy program.

• Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (C.R.T.T. entry level exam by the N.B.R.C.).

• Prefer a minimum of one to two years experience in all aspects of respiratory care, but especially adult critical care.

• Maintains BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.

• Maintains a high level of professionalism, which positively promotes the image of MercyOne Medical Center.

• Must be eligible for and maintain Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• The tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River

• Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options. The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots, and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs

• Education reimbursement

• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision

• Paid time off

• Long- and short-term leave

• Retirement planning

• Life insurance coverage

• Self-staffing unit

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/siouxland/location/mercyone-siouxland-medical-center) , a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area – one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons – and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service. Along managed hospital in Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with Dunes Surgical Hospital (https://www.mercyone.org/location/dunes-surgical-hospital) in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran