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Respiratory Care Assistant

MercyOne

1 Positions

ID: TRHEUS00641392MERCYO

Posted On 01/16/2026

Job Overview

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Posting

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs basic respiratory therapy procedures under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist in accordance with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, and departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Procedures include, but are not limited to oxygen, aerosol therapy with and without medication, hyperinflation therapy, incentive spirometry, airway care, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and EKG.

Performs diagnostic procedures including, but not limited to oximetry, capnography, arterial puncture, and pulmonary function testing.

May participate in monitoring of CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilators.

Consults with and assists physicians and nurses with respiratory care plan for patients and facilitates the implementation of physician orders.

Assess patients and evaluates appropriateness and quality of respiratory care of individual patients for the purpose of making necessary modifications and adjustments of care plan and equipment use.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with current participation in respiratory classes and clinical rotations.

+ Must have knowledge of basic respiratory therapy procedures and have documented competency validation.

+ Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.

+ Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) will be required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.

+ Ability to read, write and speak English language.

+ Must be able to organize, prioritize, and function in an environment with multiple stress factors.

+ Adaptability to performing 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.

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.

Primary Contact

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Amber Heppner

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Sciences

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Part Time

Company ID

1154

Job REQ #

TRHEUS00641392MERCYONEENUS

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20260116

End Date

20260215

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About the Company

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin since 1879. MercyOne — Dubuque has 263 beds while MercyOne — Dyersville is a critical access hospital with 25 beds and a 40-bed nursing home.

MercyOne offers a full range of acute care services, including invasive cardiology and open-heart surgery, Level II trauma center, Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, general and orthopedic surgery, psychiatric services and inpatient physical rehabilitation. MercyOne also operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units, extensive outpatient rehabilitation services, home health care, retail pharmacy and a wide range of outpatient, community and business services. MercyOne' 1,500 full- and part-time employees and medical staff of 230 care for more than 56,000 inpatients and outpatients each year.

The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and achieved Magnet designation, the gold standard of patient care, in 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet hospital for the fourth time in 2019.

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a ministry organization of Trinity Health based in Novi, Michigan. MercyOne is an organization that values and encourages diversity. To learn more about MercyOne and opportunities for employment, please see the postings listed on this site or visit our website mercyone.org.