Respiratory Therapist

1 month ago

Cedar Rapids, Iowaup to $10,000Full TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mercy Cedar Rapids as a Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Are you motivated and passionate to make a meaningful impact on patient lives as a Respiratory Therapist while displaying the Merch Touch? This position plays a crucial role in providing top-notch respiratory care to our patients!

Key Responsibilities

up and airway maintenance and monitoring on critical care patients to include all age groups. Attends & assists all code blues, high risk deliveries, c

section and Met calls house wide. Performs CPAP/Bi

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $10,000.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Mercy Cedar Rapids in United States.

Key Skills

Respiratory CareVentilator Set-upAirway MaintenanceCPAP/Bi-PAP Set-upEKGsBronchoscopiesOximetryABG SticksI-Stat MachinePatient EducationAnatomyPhysiologyMedical Terminology

Requirements

Candidates must possess the necessary education to obtain licensure, including a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from NBRC and an Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Required certifications include Basic Life Support, with Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification required within one year, along with mandatory abuse/reporter training.

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Mercy Cedar Rapids is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: up to $10,000.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care, Ventilator Set-up, Airway Maintenance, CPAP/Bi-PAP Set-up, EKGs, Bronchoscopies, Oximetry, ABG Sticks. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: This position provides bedside respiratory care to patients in an inpatient setting, performing all forms of respiratory therapy as ordered by a physician. Responsibilities also include ventilator management, assisting with high-risk procedures, and performing noninvasive cardiology procedures like ...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Additional Shift Pay, Enhanced Pay, Incentive Pay. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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