- Waterloo, Iowa, United States
- Full-time · Associate
- 0+ years
Provide expert respiratory care to a diverse patient population across inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from neonates to adults.
Compensation
Eligible for $20,000 Sign-On Bonus paid over 3 years
Responsibilities
- Evaluate respiratory status through physical assessment and medical history review, performing diagnostic tests such as ABGs, pulmonary function testing, and pulse oximetry
- Administer respiratory therapies—including medical gas delivery, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, airway management, and invasive/noninvasive ventilation—for neonatal through adult patients
- Monitor patient responses, adjust therapy as needed, manage artificial airways, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure safe, effective care
- Participate in emergency response teams, assist with internal patient transports, and maintain accurate EMR documentation
- Set up, maintain, clean, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment while promoting safety and adherence to infection control standards
Requirements
- Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
- Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program