Respiratory Therapist

Cornerstone Services; Anita (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Services in Anita, Iowa is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility team. The role involves delivering respiratory care under physician orders, while adhering to state and federal guidelines and department policies.

The ideal candidate holds an Iowa RT license (CRT or RRT) with NBRC accreditation, ACLS/BLS, and AMA-approved RT education, and is committed to CQI and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Possesses and Maintains an active CRT or RRT credential and NBRC accreditation.
• Current ACLS and BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care services under physician orders, following state and federal guidelines and department policies.
• Supports quality improvement and CQI activities within the department.
• Represents the organization professionally and upholds the mission, vision, and values.
• Ensures compliance with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines.

Skills

Professionalism

CQI involvement

Policy compliance

Team communication

Education

Respiratory Therapist License

AMA-approved RT school

CRT or RRT credential

ACLS/BLS certification

Job description

Compensation: $35 to $48 per hour based on experience

Schedule: Rotating Monday through Sunday, 8 or 12 hour shifts available

Respiratory Therapist, We need You!

Our skilled nursing facility located in Anita, Iowa is implementing a program that caters to our residents and future residents Pulmonary and Cardiac needs as well as general comorbidities, by strengthening their bodies through exercise and interventions. The ideal candidate will be Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist licensed in Iowa with NBRC accreditation, with 6 months experience in an acute long term or Pulmonary clinic, with a love of servant leadership.

Main Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, state and federal guideline, and the department policies and procedures.

Professional Requirements

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Communicates and complies with the Sweetwater Mission, Vision, and Values as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Complies with State and Federal Guidelines, along with Organizational Policies and Procedures.
• Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy
• Possesses and Maintains an active CRT or RRT credential and NBRD accreditation
• Current ACLS and BLS Certification