Respiratory Therapist-Registered-Cardiopulmonary Rehab **UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital** 1 Positions ID: 47002910 Posted On 12/30/2025 Refreshed On 01/30/2026 **Job Overview** + **Area of Interest:** Allied Health + **FTE/Hours per pay period:** .50 + **Department:** Cardiac Rehab + **Shift:** Days, Monday - Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm, for 40 hours per pay period. + **Job ID:** 176699 **Overview** **Location:** Dubuque, Iowa- Finley Hospital **Shift: Part-Time,** Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm, for 40 hours per pay period We're seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team! In this role, you'll assist other department staff to provide exercise training, emotional support and education about lifestyle changes to patients to decrease the risk of events related to cardiac or pulmonary disease processes. Responsibilities include: assessment, creating individualized patient plan of care as well as continuous evaluation of stated goals, initiating cardiac monitoring, providing patient and family eductation, utilizing equipment required in Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab and Wellness, and cleaning/straightening gym/education room/office spaces/nourishment area. **Why UnityPoint Health?** At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:     + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. **Responsibilities** **Direct Patient Care** + Performs skin preparation and proper lead placement while initiating cardiac monitoring. + Ensures patient privacy. + Obtains vital signs and documents in appropriate location. + Observes/promotes religious/cultural beliefs of others. + Establishes a climate of mutual respect and trust. **Patient Education & Support** + Observes ways to increase patient’s function and self-care skills. + Coaches patients as they perform exercise activities. + Informs patients of their rights and responsibilities. + Uses appropriate communication skills & adult learning strategies. + Involves patient/family in teaching/care. **Safety and Equipment Knowledge** + Uses and stores oxygen appropriately including: flow rate, proper fitting of nasal cannula and correct handling of oxygen tanks. + Assesses need for additional safety measures. + Assists in cleaning and care of exercise equipment. + Verbalizes the appropriate use of exercise equipment. **Quality Improvement** + Participates in departmental validations. + Completes annual hospital competencies and computerized learning modules within specific timeline + Aligns with guidelines provided by the AACVPR Accreditation (American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation). + Attends monthly staff meetings. **Qualifications** **Education** : + Associate Degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program. **Experience** : + Prefer one (1) year of hopsital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency, but not required. **Licensure:** + Current Respiratory Therapy-Registered licensure with the Iowa Department of Public Health. + Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care. + Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion within 90 days of employment. Primary Contact 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Part Time **Qualifications** Education Associates Company ID 168 Job REQ # 47002910 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20251230 End Date 20260309 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** RN - Rehab Registered Nurse MercyOne RN-Rehabilitation Inpatient UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Rehab Clerk (Part-time) Southwest Health Rehab Assistant (Waverly, IA) Unified Therapy Services Rehab Assistant Unified Therapy Services RN - Rehab Registered Nurse MercyOne RN - Rehab Registered Nurse (PRN) MercyOne RN - Rehab Registered Nurse MercyOne **Share this Job** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **About the Company** **A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives. At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values: * Foster Unity * Own the Moment * Champion Excellence * Seize Opportunity If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application. **ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.