Overnight RRT - Sign-On Bonus

Mahaska Health; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mahaska Health seeks a compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for overnight shifts to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care across patient populations. The successful candidate will work independently as the sole Respiratory Therapist on duty during overnights, collaborating with the hospital team.

The role requires strong assessment, critical thinking, and decision‑making in managing respiratory care services, with opportunities to support other areas when workload permits.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program
• State of Iowa Respiratory Care license required with CRT or RRT credentials
• Graduate from an AMA‑approved school of Respiratory Care
• Proficiency operating ventilators, oxygen therapy devices, and diagnostic equipment
• Current BLS per American Heart Association
• Must complete Mandatory Reporter training within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and bronchodilator treatments.
• Perform pulmonary hygiene and airway clearance procedures.
• Provide endotracheal and nasotracheal suctioning.
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor respiratory status.
• Educate patients and families on treatments and home care needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Assessment skills

Decision making

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Iowa license (CRT or RRT)

AMA-approved program graduate

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen therapy devices

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Mahaska Health seeks a compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for overnight shifts to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care across patient populations. The successful candidate will work independently as the sole Respiratory Therapist on duty during overnights, collaborating with the hospital team.

The role requires strong assessment, critical thinking, and decision‑making in managing respiratory care services, with opportunities to support other areas when workload permits.