Respiratory Therapist — Flexible PRN Shifts & Growth

Trinity Health; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Clinton, IA is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to provide basic and advanced respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The role requires NBRC registration, Iowa state license within one year, and BLS/ACLS within specified timelines.

Part-time, rotating shifts, PRN as needed. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, perform diagnostic procedures, educate patients and staff on devices like Incentive Spirometry and MDI/DPI

Qualifications

• Must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.
• Must be licensed as an RCP in the State of Iowa within one year of hire.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire; ACLS certification within one year of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians and assist with respiratory care plan implementation.
• Assess patients and communicate needs with physicians to ensure appropriate care.
• Educate patients, families, and team members on respiratory therapies and device usage.
• Perform diagnostics such as oximetry, capnography, arterial puncture, ventilation waveform analysis, and PFTs.
• Deliver emergency and acute respiratory care in accordance with guidelines and policies.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Critical Care

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Graduation from accredited program

Tools

Ventilator Equipment

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Clinton, IA is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to provide basic and advanced respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The role requires NBRC registration, Iowa state license within one year, and BLS/ACLS within specified timelines.

Part-time, rotating shifts, PRN as needed. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, perform diagnostic procedures, educate patients and staff on devices like Incentive Spirometry and MDI/DPI