Respiratory Therapist - Days (Full-Time) Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Supports Johnston, Iowa Apply Description $10,000 Hiring Bonus! 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, physician’s orders, and the child’s 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 ChildServe policies and procedures. + Communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with children, physicians, families, school personnel, ChildServe staff, and others to assure assigned child’s care needs are assessed, communicated, and met. + Stay current with all unit and ChildServe 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 child’s care delivery. + Demonstrate good stewardship of ChildServe 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. + This position requires a seasonal COVID vaccination or approved medical or religious exemption. Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [email protected] .Why ChildServe? ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here: + Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. + We’re 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, we’re 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 ChildServe. + 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. + We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible. Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today! ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.