Job Information
Trinity Health Respiratory Therapist II (Lead) in CENTERVILLE, Iowa
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Employment Type:
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday schedule
Shift Schedule:
- Day Shift (7:00am -5:00pm)
Position Highlights and Benefits
Sign-on bonus offered, up to $20,000 based on experience
Relocation package offered up to $8,000 based on distance
Eligible for generous Night Shift Differential
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
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Lead Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing clinical respiratory care leadership and direct patient care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy, objectives, standards of care, and procedures of respiratory care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides clinical leadership and staff guidance within the Respiratory Services department, including staff assignments, staff productivity, and mentoring.
Assists with revision, development, and implementation of policy and procedures to ensure departmental effectiveness.
Provides and coordinates Respiratory Care related educational and staff development activities and assists with development/coordination of programs for physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members as requested.
Assists in assuring compliance with Joint Commission standards and maintains awareness of changes in standards.
May assume leadership role for Respiratory Care Services in the absence of the supervisor/manager/director.
Keeps leadership informed of department activities. Immediately informs leadership of any personnel actions that may require disciplinary or corrective action, as well as those that are to be commended.
Understands and follows current policies and procedures for the respiratory care service and the areas of the hospital where respiratory care is administered including but not limited to: the adult and neonatal intensive care units, during patient transport, and the emergency department areas.
Documents and charges all interactions with patients according to department and hospital guidelines.
Provide excellent customer services to every customer, at any time. Communicating effectively with patients, their family members, colleagues, and guests.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered respiratory therapist strongly preferred. Will consider a certified respiratory therapist with at least 2 years of recent acute care experience.
Must have an active license as a respiratory care practitioner in the State of Iowa upon hire.
Experience in another health care setting desirable, with critical care experience preferred.
Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire. Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
Must be able to organize, prioritize, and function in an environment with multiple stress factors.
Adaptability to perform under stress when confronted with emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or situation in which working speed and sustained attention are vital aspects of the job.
Must demonstrate the ability to exercise professional judgment in dealing with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Must be able to use a computer for documentation and other relevant activities.
Centerville offers affordable living and a welcoming atmosphere. The Centerville Community School District serves local families, and Indian Hills Community College provides higher education nearby. The town features parks, trails and cultural events that make it ideal for families seeking a slower pace.
MercyOne Centerville Medical Center, a 25‑bed critical‑access hospital, offers emergency/trauma stabilization, acute and skilled care — including cancer, heart and vascular, neurology, pediatrics, primary care, surgery, therapy and rehab services. It emphasizes personalized rural community health care.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local 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