Job Information
Great River Health Systems Respiratory Therapist | 24 hours per week | Respiratory Therapy in Fort Madison, Iowa
Minimum Hiring Wage:
From $32.53 per hour
Job Details:
Scheduled hours: 24 hours per week, (6:30 PM - 7AM) every third weekend
Job Description:
Assumes the responsibility of diagnostic services including: EEG, EKG, Cardiac Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring, Pulmonary Function Testing, Pulse Oximetry, Fit Testing, Six Minute Walks, and Breath Alcohol testing (some testing done offsite). Coordinates and assists with Ventilator care, PAP Therapy. Collects Arterial Blood Gas specimens and occasional venipuncture specimens. Administers treatments and other therapeutic procedures to assist in the recovery of patients with respiratory and/or cardiac insufficiency.
Qualifications:
Required:
Graduate of an CoARC approved Respiratory Therapist program.
Maintains valid licensure/certification/registration.
Licensed by the State of Iowa as RCP
Credentialed by the NBRC as a CRT or RRT
Must pass RRT registry exam within 1 year or will move to the CRT wage scale.
Preferred:
BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP preferred at time of hire or within 1 year of hire. Stable is also preferred.
Benefits:
We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:
Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.