Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

12-hour shifts

Full-time

Job summary

Mahaska Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver comprehensive cardiopulmonary care across diverse patient populations. You will work on both routine and critical care tasks within a collaborative healthcare team, contributing to patient outcomes and family education.

The position offers 12-hour shifts from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employment.

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 in operating ventilators, oxygen therapy devices, and diagnostic equipment.
• Required to be current in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the American Heart Association.
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter course by hire or within 6 months of start date.
• Must adhere to federal, state, and licensure standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care treatments and diagnostic services per physician orders and protocols.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized meds, 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.
• Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, and arterial lines.
• Assist with CPR, intubation/extubation, trauma care, code team response, and patient transport.
• Perform ABG testing, PFTs, oximetry, ventilation/weaning studies, and EtCO2 monitoring.
• Conduct cardiac diagnostics (stress tests, Rehab) and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Iowa Respiratory Care license (CRT/RRT)

AMA-approved school graduate

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen therapy equipment

Diagnostic equipment

ABG analysis equipment

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $34 USD to $42 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing respiratory health. Mahaska Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care across a variety of patient populations. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a collaborative healthcare team while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families every day.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Full-time - 12-hour shifts Hours: 6:30am - 7:00pm

Primary Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide respiratory care treatments and diagnostic services according to physician orders and established clinical protocols. Responsibilities include:

• 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, procedures, and home care needs.

Critical Care Support

• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP systems, and arterial lines.
• Assist with emergency response activities, including:
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Intubation and extubation
  • Trauma care
  • Code team response
  • Patient transport for critical procedures

Diagnostic Testing

• Perform and analyze:
  • Arterial blood gas (ABG) testing, including Art line access
  • Pulmonary function testing, including Methacholine Challenges
  • Oximetry studies
  • Ventilation and weaning studies
  • End-tidal CO₂ monitoring

Cardiac Services

• Conduct cardiac diagnostic procedures including but not limited to:
  • Cardiac stress testing, including Stress Echo testing and Nuclear Stress Testing support
  • Cardiac Rehab

Care Coordination & Documentation

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient care and discharge planning.
• Serve as a resource for patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the orientation and mentoring of new staff members.

Job Requirements include but are not limited to,

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program
• State of Iowa Respiratory Care license required with CRT or RRT credentials.
• A graduate from an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Proficiency in operating ventilators, oxygen therapy devices, and diagnostic equipment
• Required to be current in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the standards of the American Heart Association.
• Will be required to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at the time of hire or attend within 6 months of the start date.
• Must adhere to all training requirements as mandated by Federal, State, and Professional licensure and regulatory standards.

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