Respiratory Therapist Jobs

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) merged on July 1, 2022, to form one agency, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our team. These are full-time opportunities with starting pay dependent upon experience.

The mission of Woodward Resource Center is to prepare and support individuals to live in the community of their choice. Discharge planning begins at admission.

As Part Of The WRC Team

• Obtains arterial blood samples for blood gas determinations and/or calculation of other data by using an appropriate blood gas analyzer; performs maintenance, and calibration to insure proper functioning of the blood gas analyzer.
• Maintain and operate respiratory equipment such as oxygen administration equipment, positive pressure breathing machines, volume limited ventilators, humidifiers, heated nebulizers and accessories. Perform airway management, expired gas analysis and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.
• Deliver and administer patient respiratory care interventions and treatments including initiation of ventilatory support, delivery of aerosolized medications, implementation and maintenance of protocols approved by medical staffing. Monitors and assess breath sounds and vital signs.
• Participates in clinical data reviews, clinical case reviews. and peer reviews as assigned. Complies with all in-service training requirements according to facility policy. Completes clinical research tasks. e.g., retrospective chart reviews as assigned.
• Administers respiratory therapy to patients with varied cardiopulmonary diseases. Administers aerosolized cardiopulmonary medications such as steroids, antibiotics, bronchodilators, enzymes, mucolytics, detergents, wetting agents and anti-forments.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team, including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Resident Treatment Workers, Educators, Activities Specialists, Psychologists, and Social Workers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned. Attends interdisciplinary meetings, daily meetings, Quarterly Integrative Rounds (QIRs) and Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings as assigned.

Enjoy the benefits of working for the State of Iowa.

Benefits

Below are some of the benefits the State of Iowa offers

The State of Iowa offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Retirement (IPERS and deferred compensation)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health and Dental Package

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HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS’s) new vaccine mandate for healthcare workers (published on November 5, 2021 and affirmed by the United States Supreme Court on January 13, 2022), all potential employees of this facility must have received, at a minimum, the first dose of a primary series or a single dose vaccine OR have an approved religious or medical exemption (as determined by the agency) OR have documentation reflecting a temporary delay in vaccination (as determined by the agency in accordance with CDC allowances), prior to the start date. Candidates shall coordinate with agency staff to ensure all requirements are met before the individual provides any care, treatment, or other services for the facility and/or its clients. r other services for the facility and/or its clients.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

A license or temporary license to practice respiratory care as issued by the Iowa Board of Respiratory Care;

OR

graduation from an approved respiratory care training program. Graduates may work up to one year as a "respiratory care practitioner licensure applicant" prior to being licensed.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

Please ensure to include your license number in the application.