Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Healthcare; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN to deliver high-quality respiratory care in a collaborative environment. You will assess patients, administer therapies, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostics such as arterial blood gases.

You’ll partner closely with physicians and nurses to optimize respiratory outcomes, educate patients and families, and uphold safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess respiratory status and implement treatment plans.
• Proficiency in arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation.
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric or adult respiratory care preferred.
• Clear communication with patients and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine respiratory care needs.
• Administer therapies and medications as prescribed.
• Manage ventilator settings and monitor patient response.
• Perform ABG analysis and other respiratory diagnostics as needed.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Patient assessment

Therapy administration

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

HCA Healthcare seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN to deliver high-quality respiratory care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. In this PRN role, you will assess patients, administer therapies, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostics such as arterial blood gases. You’ll partner closely with physicians and nurses to optimize respiratory outcomes, educate patients and families, and uphold safety and infection control standards. Join a leading healthcare system that values teamwork, continuous learning, and offers opportunities to grow your skills and impact diverse patient populations.