Job Title: Certified Respiratory Therapist
Profession: Respiratory Therapist
Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)/Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 15 months of Respiratory experience in a hospital setting, with recent experience in NICU.
License: Iowa Respiratory license is highly preferred; will accept candidates in the process of obtaining licensure.
Certifications: Active BLS, NRP, ACLS (AHA), NBRC
Must-Have:
- All certifications must be active.
- Recent experience with neonatal patients is required.
- Experience with EPIC EMR is required.
- Skills checklist must be specific to Respiratory Therapy.
Description:
This position involves working with adult ICU and NICU patients.
The candidate must have experience with various respiratory equipment, including Hamilton vents, Drager, Airvo, BiPAP/CPAP, and Vapotherm.
The job requires the contractor to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed.
Candidates are expected to uphold standards of care in alignment with best practices in respiratory therapy.
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential for quality patient care.
Professional references are required, including evaluations from supervisors or relevant personnel within the past 24 months.