Respiratory Care Practitioner CRT - Ventilator & Acute Care

Carle Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health invites you to join our Respiratory Care team where compassionate care and clinical excellence guide daily patient interactions. The role focuses on delivering high-quality respiratory therapies across diverse ages and acuities, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to optimize outcomes.

You will support independent practice development, and the team emphasizes professional growth, with a clear pathway to advancing skills and certification.

Qualifications

• Requires Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential and Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in IDFPR.
• Experience with varied patient ages and acuity; strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in ventilator management and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients across all ages per physician orders.
• Perform ABG sampling and related respiratory procedures.
• Educate patients and families about therapies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure infection control practices.

Skills

CRT credential

RCP license

Ventilator management

Education

Associate Degree

Respiratory Therapy Certificate

Job description

Carle Health invites you to join our Respiratory Care team where compassionate care and clinical excellence guide daily patient interactions. The role focuses on delivering high-quality respiratory therapies across diverse ages and acuities, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to optimize outcomes.

You will support independent practice development, and the team emphasizes professional growth, with a clear pathway to advancing skills and certification.