Respiratory Therapist Careers

As a respiratory therapist at UI Health Care, you are part of a mission you can believe in, a culture where you can grow, and a community where you can thrive.

Working at University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. It’s an opportunity to make a difference for patients and families throughout Iowa and beyond, while helping lead advances in patient care, education, and research. No matter your experience or skill set, you’ll find the career you enjoy and the support you need to succeed and grow.

Join a team that’s working together to change medicine—and change lives.

Why consider a job as a respiratory therapist?

UI Health Care respiratory therapists are critical care-focused and an integral part of our multidisciplinary teams, including our Level 1 Trauma Center and a Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. With openings in both our clinical and diagnostic divisions, you’ll find a position that matches your interests and career goals.

And as the state’s only comprehensive academic medical center, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology and the most advanced treatment and therapies available. UI Health Care also offers flexible schedules for all three shifts and weekend options, including shift differentials.

Clinical division
  • Ventilation management
  • RT-assisted inpatient bronchoscopy
  • Administration of specialty gases and medications
  • Specialized training opportunities
    • ECMO support
    • Neonatal and pediatric transport
Diagnostic division
  • Adult/pediatric pulmonary diagnostic
    • Pulmonary function
    • Stress testing
    • Bronchoscopy
  • Hyperbaric medicine services, including the only 24/7 critical care multi-place chamber in Iowa 
Advancement opportunities

The ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) program at Iowa is a platinum-level Center of Excellence, a designation only given to ECMO programs that have reached the highest levels of performance, innovation, satisfaction, and quality. As a respiratory therapist at UI Health Care, you can become an ECMO specialist through specialized training from world-renowned experts in our ECMO program.  

If you have qualified experience, you can also receive specialized training to become a member of our neonatal or pediatric transport teams. These teams provide safe air and ground transportation and are equipped to tailor care to the individual needs of every child they serve.

Neonatal transport in an isolette on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Join our team

UI Health Care welcomes dedicated respiratory therapists to join our team. Don’t wait—apply today to launch a meaningful career at Iowa’s top hospital.

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Why work at UI Health Care

Working at UI Health Care means you're part of a larger mission to improve health care outcomes for our patients. You’ll see firsthand how your work makes a meaningful difference in the care and well-being of our patients and families.

Unmatched benefits
UI Health Care offers competitive pay and benefits, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement. These are just a few reasons why a respiratory therapist position with UI Health Care is a great investment in you.
Innovative opportunities
As an academic medical center, we use the latest technologies and research, meaning you’ll have opportunities to help change the future of health care and advance your career.
A vibrant community
Year after year, Iowa City ranks as one of America’s best places to live. Offering a college-town atmosphere with big-city cultural richness, the Iowa City area has something for everyone.

Ready to apply?

There are many great opportunities to start your career as a respiratory therapist with UI Health Care. Search our jobs below and when you find the one that best fits you, apply today!

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