Respiratory Therapist - University Campus

Job Overview

University of Iowa Health Care is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care services. This full‑time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and sign‑on incentives for qualified candidates.

• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapy.
• Apply ventilators and conduct arterial puncture as needed.
• Perform blood gas analysis and implement patient‑driven protocols.
• Assist in the administration of specialty gases and support other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program or national board registration within six months of hire.
• Current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• 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.

Base salary minimum $57,071 for 100% time. Sign‑on incentive: $10,000 for candidates with 2+ years of experience and $5,000 for those with less than 2 years. Advanced respiratory care services differential up to $5,000 prorated based on percentage.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life and disability insurance options.
• Two retirement plans – TIAA/CREF and IPERS – up to 10% employer contributions.
• Additional voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

University of Iowa Health Care – Iowa City, IA. Full‑time schedule with primary openings on days or nights.

Upload a resume and cover letter. Successful candidates will self‑disclose conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. Contact Lu Wilford (luann-wilford) with any questions.