What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist – RRT/CRT position at Lucas County Health Center?
Department:
Respiratory Therapy
Days and Shifts:
- Works 32 to 40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, varied
Description:
- Responsible for providing all cardiopulmonary care to patients of all ages following established standards and practices
- Perform patient assessment and intervention in accordance with the level of training received during orientation
- Competent to provide care to patients in the following categories: newborn, infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
- Work with patients of all ages and in many different care settings
- Provide care for patients with heart and lung disorders
- Work with providers and nurses as a team to provide quality health care for our patients
- Perform procedures that are both diagnostic and therapeutic
Requirements
Educational/Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
- Must have experience with Windows based applications
- Licensed by the State of Iowa, RRT,RCP or CRT,RCP
- Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification within 6 months of hire
- ACLS, BLS required
- STABLE, PALS , NRP preferred
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand fluent English
Contact:
Stephanie Bear, Human Resources Director
Email: sbear@lchcia.com
Phone: (641) 774-3216
Benefits:
This is a full-time position and is eligible for the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Provides comprehensive medical coverage that includes physician services, hospitalization, and prescriptions; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee
Dental Insurance
Provides comprehensive dental coverage that includes preventative, routine, and major care/services; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee
Vision Insurance
Provides comprehensive vision coverage that includes exam, prescription glasses, and/or contact lenses; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Cafeteria Plan
Provides pre-tax options for medical and dependent care expense reimbursement; paid by employee
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Provides life and AD&D insurance of $15,000 for employee and $2,000 for spouse and dependents; paid by LCHC
Voluntary Life Insurance
Provides optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Group Short-Term Disability
Provides income protection up to 50% of weekly earnings for disability up to 13 weeks; is effective first day of accident or fifteenth day of sickness or pregnancy; Available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC
Group Long-Term Disability
Provides income protection up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $6,000 per month for disability following 90-day waiting period; available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC
Allstate
Opportunity to purchase additional insurance policies (accident, cancer indemnity, intensive care/critical illness, etc.); available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
IPERS
Retirement program offered through Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System; effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC and employee
457/401(a)
Opportunity to make pre-tax contributions to a tax-deferred retirement plan with Hartford; available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Employee Assistance Program
Provides confidential assistance in dealing with person concerns for employee and immediate family members; available immediately; paid by LCHC
Paid Time Off
Accrual of vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days; available immediately; paid by LCHC
Salary : $6,000