Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing respiratory health. Mahaska Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care across a variety of patient populations. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a collaborative healthcare team while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families every day.
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-time - 12-hour shifts
Hours: 6:30am - 7:00pm
Primary Responsibilities
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide respiratory care treatments and diagnostic services according to physician orders and established clinical protocols. Responsibilities include:
Respiratory Therapy Services
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and bronchodilator treatments.
- Perform pulmonary hygiene and airway clearance procedures.
- Provide endotracheal and nasotracheal suctioning.
- Conduct patient assessments and monitor respiratory status.
- Educate patients and families on treatments, procedures, and home care needs.
Critical Care Support
- Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP systems, and arterial lines.
- Assist with emergency response activities, including:
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Intubation and extubation
- Trauma care
- Code team response
- Patient transport for critical procedures
Diagnostic Testing
- Perform and analyze:
- Arterial blood gas (ABG) testing, including Art line access
- Pulmonary function testing, including Methacholine Challenges
- Oximetry studies
- Ventilation and weaning studies
- End-tidal COâ monitoring
Cardiac Services
- Conduct cardiac diagnostic procedures including but not limited to:
- Cardiac stress testing, including Stress Echo testing and Nuclear Stress Testing support
- Cardiac Rehab
Care Coordination & Documentation
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient care and discharge planning.
- Serve as a resource for patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist with the orientation and mentoring of new staff members.
Job Requirements include but are not limited to,
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program
- State of Iowa Respiratory Care license required with CRT or RRT credentials.
- A graduate from an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
- Proficiency in operating ventilators, oxygen therapy devices, and diagnostic equipment
- Required to be current in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the standards of the American Heart Association.
- Will be required to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at the time of hire or attend within 6 months of the start date.
- Must adhere to all training requirements as mandated by Federal, State, and Professional licensure and regulatory standards.