Employment Type:

　　Part time

　　Shift:

　　Rotating Shift

　　Description:

　　Under direct supervision of certified and registered Respiratory Therapists, performs a variety of basic respiratory therapy procedures and assists in the evaluation of patient needs for respiratory therapy through observation. Adheres to the principles of Service Excellence Guiding Behaviors and the philosophy and mission of Mercy in all aspects of job performance.

　　Employment Type:

　　PRN

　　Shift:

　　Varies

　　Position Purpose:

　　Under direct supervision of certified and registered Respiratory Therapists, performs a variety of basic respiratory therapy procedures and assists in the evaluation of patient needs for respiratory therapy through observation.

　　What you will Do:

　　Performs routine therapies in Respiratory Care such as IPPB, nebulizer treatments, aerosol, oxygen, and chest physiotherapy treatments.

　　Monitors continuous ventilators in accordance with physician orders after proving competency.

　　Performs bedside pulmonary function exams to determine the therapeutic needs of patients.

　　Sets up and monitors diagnostic equipment such as oximetry and capnography and recommends therapeutic changes based on the data collected.

　　Confers with patients to explain the procedure and elicit cooperation during therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

　　Documents diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on the patient's medical record noting type of procedure performed, pertinent clinical information, patient/family teaching performed, patient responses to therapy and any other pertinent information necessary.

　　Reports therapies to be conducted and conditions of patients to nursing staff and relief personnel.

　　Disassembles, cleans and sterilizes departmental equipment. Reassembles equipment when sterilized according to established policy and procedure.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Requires enrollment in an approved respiratory therapy training program and must successfully have completed two (2) semesters of formal training.

　　Maintains a high level of professionalism, which positively promotes the image of MercyOne Medical Center.

　　Position Highlights and Benefits

　　The tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River.

　　Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options. The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots, and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.

　　We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

　　Wellness programs

　　Education reimbursement

　　Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision

　　Paid time off

　　Long- and short-term leave

　　Retirement planning

　　Life insurance coverage

　　Ministry/Facility Information

　　MercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/siouxland/location/mercyone-siouxland-medical-center) , a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area – one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons – and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service. Along with owned and managed hospitals in Primghar (https://www.mercyone.org/location/mercyone-primghar-family-medicine) and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with Dunes Surgical Hospital (https://www.mercyone.org/location/dunes-surgical-hospital) in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.

　　MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran