Respiratory Therapist-Registered-Cardiopulmonary Rehab

Job Overview

Overview

Location: Dubuque, Iowa- Finley Hospital

Shift: Part-Time, Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm, for 40 hours per pay period

We're seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team! In this role, you'll assist other department staff to provide exercise training, emotional support and education about lifestyle changes to patients to decrease the risk of events related to cardiac or pulmonary disease processes. Responsibilities include: assessment, creating individualized patient plan of care as well as continuous evaluation of stated goals, initiating cardiac monitoring, providing patient and family eductation, utilizing equipment required in Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab and Wellness, and cleaning/straightening gym/education room/office spaces/nourishment area.

Why UnityPoint Health?

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.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Performs skin preparation and proper lead placement while initiating cardiac monitoring.
• Ensures patient privacy.
• Obtains vital signs and documents in appropriate location.
• Observes/promotes religious/cultural beliefs of others.
• Establishes a climate of mutual respect and trust.

Patient Education & Support

• Observes ways to increase patient’s function and self-care skills.
• Coaches patients as they perform exercise activities.
• Informs patients of their rights and responsibilities.
• Uses appropriate communication skills & adult learning strategies.
• Involves patient/family in teaching/care.

Safety and Equipment Knowledge

• Uses and stores oxygen appropriately including: flow rate, proper fitting of nasal cannula and correct handling of oxygen tanks.
• Assesses need for additional safety measures.
• Assists in cleaning and care of exercise equipment.
• Verbalizes the appropriate use of exercise equipment.

Quality Improvement

• Participates in departmental validations.
• Completes annual hospital competencies and computerized learning modules within specific timeline
• Aligns with guidelines provided by the AACVPR Accreditation (American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation).
• Attends monthly staff meetings.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate Degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program.

Experience:

• Prefer one (1) year of hopsital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency, but not required.

Licensure:

• Current Respiratory Therapy-Registered licensure with the Iowa Department of Public Health.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion within 90 days of employment.