Respiratory Therapist - University Campus (Spring 2027)

Selected candidates may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive if all qualifications are met including a minimum two-year commitment. Current UI employees are not eligible.

This position will also be eligible to receive an additional advanced respiratory care services differential up to $5,000 (prorated based off percentage).

These positions are anticipated to begin in Spring of 2027. Responsible for respiratory therapy duties including oxygen and aerosol therapy, administration of specialty gases, application of ventilators, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, implement patient driven protocols, and other duties as assigned. *Respiratory Therapists must be a graduate of a Commission of Accreditation Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program.

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Our primary and specialty care is provided by experts from all medical specialties, attracting patients from around the world. We offer our care in convenient, comfortable settings, using the most advanced approaches and with the best outcomes as our goal.

The university is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 30 minutes away.

Percent of Time: Multiple openings ranging from 60-100%25 (Primary openings on days or nights)

Salary: Yearly Minimum $57,071 for 100%25 time (competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends)

Benefit Highlights

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options

• Two available retirement plans-TIAA/CREF and IPERS with up to 10%25 employer contributions
• Additional 403(b) and 457(b) voluntary retirement options

Flexible Spending Accounts

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Required Qualifications

Graduate of a two or four year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program, or completion of the requirements to become registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC within six (6) months of hire if not already registered.

• Possess a current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Possess a current CPR certification card.

Desired Qualifications

• Greater than one year of recent ICU level experience.
• Experience with an electronic medical record documentation system.
• Currently registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Application Process

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (as required attachments). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. Please contact luann-wilford@uiowa.edu with any questions.