Respiratory Therapist; Diagnostic Lab​/Hyperbaric Medicine - University Campus

Sign-on Incentives

Selected candidates with 2+ years of experience may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive if all qualifications are met including a minimum two-year commitment. Candidates with less than 2 years of experience may receive a $5,000 sign-on incentive. 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 on percentage).

To be responsible for the delivery of respiratory care, including pulmonary endoscopy, pulmonary function testing, pulmonary exercise and metabolic testing, upper airway mechanics, discharge planning, patient education, medical gas therapy, medicated aerosol therapy, blood gas sampling, non-invasive monitoring, patient assessments, aerosol therapy, and ventilator management. Staff member will be trained in hyperbaric medicine as an attending inside the multi-place chamber. This position has on-call assignments.

• 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 (NBRC).
• Obtain registry from the NBRC within six (6) months of hire if not already registered.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Iowa is required.
• Possess a current CPR certification card.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• 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.
• Hyperbaric Medicine experience.
• Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT).
• ACLS Certified.
• PALS Certified.
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT).
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT).

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 email luann-wilford with questions.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Respiratory Therapist
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Work Modality Options:
  On Campus

• Pay Level: 5
• Starting Salary Minimum: $57,071
• Starting Salary Maximum: $89,937

• Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Lu Wilford
• Contact Email: luann-wilford