Respiratory Therapist - Flexible PRN, Relocation & Benefits

Trinity Health Corp.; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Health insurance (dental & vision)

Paid time off

Long- and short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance

Job summary

MercyOne Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide inpatient and outpatient respiratory care, performing assessments, therapy administration, and device troubleshooting across age groups from neonate to geriatric. The role supports a rotating, part-time PRN schedule within MercyOne Health System’s circle of care.

The position requires active Iowa licensure, RRT/CRT credentials, and BLS with ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist (RRT/CRT).
• Must hold an active Iowa license as a respiratory care practitioner on hire.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire; mandatory reporter training within 6 months and every 3 years.
• ACLS certification preferred within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs inhaled medication therapy and various pulmonary therapies as ordered.
• Assists with CPR, intubation, artificial airway management, and transport of ventilated patients.
• Assembles and troubleshoots respiratory care equipment and monitors diagnostic results.
• Maintains medical records, performs billing and documentation, and provides patient instruction.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilatory support

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Cardiopulmonary monitoring

Inpatient care

Education

RRT/CRT credential

Iowa respiratory care license

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Pulse oximeters

Capnometers

Oxygen delivery systems

Aerosol generators

Job description

MercyOne Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide inpatient and outpatient respiratory care, performing assessments, therapy administration, and device troubleshooting across age groups from neonate to geriatric. The role supports a rotating, part-time PRN schedule within MercyOne Health System’s circle of care.

The position requires active Iowa licensure, RRT/CRT credentials, and BLS with ACLS preferred.