Respiratory Therapist

$10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus for 0.8 FTE or Higher!

Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Would accept any FTE!)

Join our dedicated home care team and play a vital role in supporting patients with pulmonary conditions. In this position, you'll assist in the treatment, education, and ongoing management of home medical equipment, helping patients breathe easier and live more comfortably at home. Your work directly improves quality of life while providing compassionate, hands-on support in a meaningful care setting.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 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.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

* 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.

* Assist in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of respiratory equipment.

* Responsible for selecting the most appropriate and cost-effective equipment and supplies from available product options approved by management.

* Employee is responsible for completion of communication tasks and activities in a timely manner. This would include, but is not limited to: responding to email, voicemail or telephone messages, promptly, accurately, and professionally: attending staff meetings as scheduled or viewing videotapes of those meetings; asking questions of team members and supervisors when needing clarification about various day-to-day issues or patient needs; and reviewing employee communication pieces, to stay aware of UnityPoint at Home programs and initiatives.

Education:

• Graduate of a State Board approved program for Respiratory Therapy and valid license as a Respiratory Therapist.

Licensure/Certifciations:

• Credentialed as a CRT/RRT.
• Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.

Minimum Experience:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision making and problem solving expertise.
• Knowledge of professional respiratory therapy principles and practices.
• Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.

Other:

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Apply Today!

• Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join our team + make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve through compassionate care.