PRN Respiratory Therapist – Rural Critical Access

Knoxville Hospital & Clinics; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across the lifespan in a rural Critical Access Hospital setting. The RT delivers therapies, supports CPAP/BiPAP, conducts pulmonary function testing, and contributes to the Home Sleep Study program.

This PRN role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff, with responsibilities in assessment, education, and quality initiatives to promote safe, high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner License (or eligible upon hire).
• RRT preferred; CRT considered if actively pursuing RRT.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer respiratory medications and aerosolized therapies.
• Perform oxygen therapy initiation and management.
• Manage non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo) as ordered.
• Assist providers with airway management, intubation, and emergency procedures.
• Obtain arterial blood gases (ABGs) and interpret results within scope of practice.
• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory care and equipment.
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses in the EMR.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Independence in rural healthcare

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

EMR

Job description

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across the lifespan in a rural Critical Access Hospital setting. The RT delivers therapies, supports CPAP/BiPAP, conducts pulmonary function testing, and contributes to the Home Sleep Study program.

This PRN role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff, with responsibilities in assessment, education, and quality initiatives to promote safe, high-quality patient