Respiratory Care Tech

4 months ago

Des Moines, United States Trinity Health Full time

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

**** New Respiratory Care Tech Rate of Pay ****

Employment Type:

  • Flexible Shift Schedule

Shift Schedule:

  • Varied

Position Highlights and Benefits

  • Student Loan Forgiveness

  • Eligible for generous Night Shift Differential

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

Position Purpose:

As our Respiratory Care Tech at MercyOne, you will perform patient assessment, evaluation for appropriate therapy, and administration of therapy, consultation with other health care providers, diagnostic testing, implementation and troubleshooting of equipment and monitoring of patient. These services are provided as appropriate for patients of diverse ages.

What you wil Do:

  • Performs inhaled medication therapy, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, carbon dioxide-oxygen therapy, CPAP therapy, BIPAP therapy, bland aerosol therapy, and PEP therapy.

  • Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assists with intubation, manual ventilation and management of artificial airways.

  • Assembles, manipulates, and troubleshoots Respiratory Care equipment including pulse oximeters, capnometers, aerosol generators, medical gas delivery systems, humidification systems, and mechanical precursors.

  • Interprets diagnostic results for feasibility and reports results, to include blood or other body fluid analysis by blood gas analyzer and co-oximeter, pulmonary function screening, pulmonary mechanics studies, end-tidal C02, and pulse oximetry.

  • Performs record keeping, billing and medical record documentation functions.

  • Provides patient instruction in the use of Respiratory Care devices and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program; one year of program completed.

  • Successful completion of Respiratory Care Department orientation.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

  • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers

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

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