Respiratory Therapist Registered-BLS ACLS NRP PALS

Respiratory Therapist Registered-BLS ACLS NRP PALS

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

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Posted On 06/23/2026

Refreshed On 08/24/2026

Job Overview

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  Area of Interest: Allied Health

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  FTE/Hours per pay period: .90

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  Department: Respiratory Care

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  Shift: This is a flex position that will work days and nights, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm - 6:00 am, for 72 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a every 4th weekend rotation.

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Overview

Shift: Full-time, flex schedule working both days and nights, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm - 6:00 am, for 72 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and every 4th weekend rotation.

Provide expert Respiratory Care to diverse patient population across inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from neonates to adults. Deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate respiratory therapies and diagnostic testing while maintaining equipment, documenting accurately, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

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  Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

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  Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

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  Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

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With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

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  Evaluate patients' respiratory conditions by conducting physical examinations and reviewing medical histories. 

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  Administer respiratorytherapiesincluding medical gas delivery,nebulization,chestphysiotherapy,airwaymanagement,andmechanicalventilation(invasiveandnon-invasive)forpediatric,adolescent,adult,andneonatalpatients. 

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  Performdiagnostictestingsuchasarterialbloodgas(ABG)collection and analysis, pulmonary function testing, and pulseoximetry 

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  Monitorpatientphysiologicalresponsestotreatmentsandadjust careorescalateconcernsasappropriate. 

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  Manageartificialairwaysandtroubleshootrespiratoryequipmenttoensurepatientsafetyandtherapyeffectiveness. 

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  Activememberofthemedicalemergency responseteams. 

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  Maintainaccurate,timely,andthoroughdocumentationinthe patient electronicmedicalrecord(EMR.). 

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  Communicate andcollaborate effectivelywithinterdisciplinaryteamsregardingpatientstatusandtherapyplans. 

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  Provideassistance withinternalpatient transports. 

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  Providepatientandfamilyeducationonrespiratorypathophysiology and pharmacologictherapies. 

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  Set up,maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment. 

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  Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of respiratory therapy equipment. 

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  Serve as a preceptor and mentor for respiratory therapy students andnew staff. 

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  Participate in departmental and multidisciplinary committees focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. 

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Qualifications

Education:

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  Associate'sor Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited programrequired.

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  GraduateofaCoARCapprovedRespiratoryCareprogram required.

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Experience:

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License(s)/Certification(s):

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  Musthavecurrentlicensureingoodstandingtopracticeasa Respiratory CarePractitionerinState(s)ofPracticerequired.

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  RCPIL

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  RCPIA

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  RCPWI

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  Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)required.

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  MandatoryReporter requiredwithin 90 days of hire.

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  MRCDAIA

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  MRCHILDIA

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  MRDEPADULTIA

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  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredwithin 90 days of hire.

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  AdvancedCardiacLife Support (ACLS)certification requiredwithin 90 days of hire.

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  Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification requiredwithin90 daysof hire.

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  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred within180 daysof hire.

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Primary Contact

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Michelle Pickel

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors

Company ID

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A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives.

At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values:

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  Foster Unity

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  Own the Moment

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  Champion Excellence

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  Seize Opportunity

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If you are interested in joining our team, please visit to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application.

ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.