Respiratory Therapist Days (Full-Time)

We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist who will provide professional respiratory therapy services to children, teens, and young adults. This individual is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team that serves in our inpatient services. Benefits This role is full-time and eligible for health benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time-off, and a 403b retirement account. PTO starts accruing immediately with 40 hours front-loaded at hire! Additional perks include on-site cafe with discounted meals, online learning opportunities, partial adoption/IVF assistance, education assistance, and many more. Schedule

• Full-time: 6a-6p 3 days per week
• Every 3rd weekend
• Flexible scheduling, will consider 8 hour shifts

What You'll Do

• Within the respiratory therapy scope of practice, physicians orders, and the childs care plan, make decisions and deliver a full range of respiratory therapy care based on the fundamentals of the respiratory therapy care.
• Maintain accurate, completed, and timely records as defined by respiratory therapy standards of practice and Child Serve policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with children, physicians, families, school personnel, Child Serve staff, and others to assure assigned childs care needs are assessed, communicated, and met.
• Stay current with all unit and Child Serve specific information.
• Provide respiratory and related training to children, families, and staff as needed to help advance the skills and knowledge of all people associated with a childs care delivery.
• Demonstrate good stewardship of Child Serve equipment, supplies, and environment.

What You'll Need

• Certification from an accredited respiratory therapy program and current licensure to practice in the state of Iowa.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ventilator experience
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• PALS certification encouraged.
• Experience with tracheostomy care and changes preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing ... . Why Child Serve ? Child Serve has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Heres why employees love working here:

• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• Were not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• Our learning never stops . As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, were proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at Child Serve .
• We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
• Were moving forward together . Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

Ready to leave work every day knowing youve made a difference for kids and families? Lets move Forward Together - apply today! Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.