Travel Respiratory Therapist — 13-Week Assignment

TotalMed Allied; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Ottumwa, Iowa. The role involves direct patient care, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across acute care settings.

Requirements include 1 year of acute care experience, NBRC, BLS, and ACLS; PALS/NRP may be required in some areas. The position offers 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, and a tax-free stipend is to be determined.

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute care experience required.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS/NRP may be required in some areas.
• NBRC certification and other certifications may be required before assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across clinical areas with evaluations and treatments per guidelines.
• Maintain accurate patient records/documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment; report malfunctions.
• Perform arterial puncture and analysis per procedures.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and staff to optimize continuum of care.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Emergency response

Education

NBRC certification

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Tools

Respiratory equipment calibration

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Ottumwa, Iowa. The role involves direct patient care, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across acute care settings.

Requirements include 1 year of acute care experience, NBRC, BLS, and ACLS; PALS/NRP may be required in some areas. The position offers 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, and a tax-free stipend is to be determined.