Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Current Registration and Licensure in the State of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date.
- Current ACLS certifications. (New employees should obtain per guidelines of the Education Course Requirements policy.)
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- High degree of empathetic listening skills, tact and kindness toward others.
- Ability to communicate well verbally. Must work effectively as a member of a team.
- Basic computer knowledge
- Technical and critical thinking skills.
- Knowledge of all therapeutic modalities relating to Respiratory Care.