Respiratory Therapist - 24 hours per week - Respiratory Therapy

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Matching retirement programs

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Employee discounts

Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

Paid time off

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Discounted cafeteria meals

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Service Recognition program

Voluntary plans including Life, AD&D,…

Job summary

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide diagnostic respiratory services and assist with ventilator care and PAP therapy. The role requires Iowa RCP licensure and NBRC CRT or RRT credentials, with RRT registry within 1 year or move to CRT wage scale.

Preferred certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package in a patient‑centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapist program.
• Maintains valid licensure/certification/registration.
• Licensed by the State of Iowa as RCP.
• Credentialed by the NBRC as a CRT or RRT.
• Must pass RRT registry exam within 1 year or will move to the CRT wage scale.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic respiratory services including EEG, EKG, Cardiac Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring.
• Conduct Pulmonary Function Testing, Pulse Oximetry, Fit Testing, Six Minute Walks, and Breath Alcohol testing.
• Coordinate and assist with Ventilator care, PAP Therapy.
• Collect Arterial Blood Gas specimens and occasional venipuncture specimens; administer treatments and other procedures to assist in recovery of patients with respiratory and/or cardiac insufficiency.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Therapist program

Iowa licensure as RCP

NBRC credential: CRT or RRT

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $32.53 per hour

Job Details:

Scheduled hours: 24 hours per week, (6:30 PM - 7AM) every third weekend

Job Description:

Assumes the responsibility of diagnostic services including: EEG, EKG, Cardiac Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring, Pulmonary Function Testing, Pulse Oximetry, Fit Testing, Six Minute Walks, and Breath Alcohol testing (some testing done offsite). Coordinates and assists with Ventilator care, PAP Therapy. Collects Arterial Blood Gas specimens and occasional venipuncture specimens. Administers treatments and other therapeutic procedures to assist in the recovery of patients with respiratory and/or cardiac insufficiency.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an CoARC approved Respiratory Therapist program.
• Maintains valid licensure/certification/registration.
• Licensed by the State of Iowa as RCP
• Credentialed by the NBRC as a CRT or RRT
• Must pass RRT registry exam within 1 year or will move to the CRT wage scale.

Preferred:

• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP preferred at time of hire or within 1 year of hire.
• Stable is also preferred.

Benefits:

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.