Respiratory Care Specialist

2 days ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time
Clinical Expertise

UnityPoint Health values every individual and upholds uncompromising standards in providing exceptional care. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will deliver patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team, catering to infants, children, adults, and seniors.

  • Culture: We promote a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding, where every person matters.
  • Benefits: Our Total Rewards program offers a competitive package, including 401K match, paid time off, and education assistance, tailored to your needs.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive environment, where every voice is valued.
  • Development: We provide support and development opportunities to help you excel in your role.
  • Community Involvement: You'll be part of our mission to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Patient Care Delivery
• Conducts all aspects of the job with integrity, supporting the hospital's commitment to ethical behavior.
• Utilizes assessment skills to provide respiratory care procedures for optimal patient benefit.
• Assists nursing with plan of care development and integrates a multidisciplinary approach.
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to other department associates and assumes responsibility for follow-up and collaboration.
• Implements Respiratory Care procedures according to departmental standards, hospital protocol, and procedures within the scope of practice.
• Continually evaluates outcomes of Respiratory care by assessing patient/family responses and updating patient care to reflect changes in needs.

Education and Leadership
• Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families' age-specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn, and level of comprehension.
• Focuses education on health and preventative health maintenance.
• Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization as opportunities exist.
• Provides therapeutic equipment teaching.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria
• Demonstrates UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors, adheres to policies and procedures, and follows safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of the department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA, and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs regarding fraud, waste, and abuse.


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