Respiratory Therapist — Critical Access Care Expert

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Independence, IA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality care in a critical access hospital. You will assess patients, develop personalized respiratory plans, administer treatments, and monitor oxygen and ventilator support, documenting in the EMR.

You will collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and rehab staff to support inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver comprehensive respiratory care
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Commitment to patient-centered, community-focused healthcare
• Professional growth in a supportive, team-oriented setting

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality respiratory care in a critical access hospital
• Assessing patients and developing personalized respiratory care plans
• Administering treatments and managing oxygen and ventilator support
• Performing arterial blood gases and documenting in the EMR
• Collaborating closely with nurses, physicians, and rehab staff
• Supporting inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care in a patient-centered environment

Skills

Deliver respiratory care

Collaboration & communication

Patient-centered care

Team-oriented growth

Job description

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Independence, IA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality care in a critical access hospital. You will assess patients, develop personalized respiratory plans, administer treatments, and monitor oxygen and ventilator support, documenting in the EMR.

You will collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and rehab staff to support inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care in a patient-centered environment.