Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Documentation, Driver's License, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Hospital, Medical Record System, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Nursing, Nursing Management, On Call, Oscillator, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Polysomnography, Public Health, Respiratory Therapy, Telephone Skills, Ventilator
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
LocationCedar Rapids, IA
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | Varied Shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide respiratory therapy services to patients across all age groups, with a primary focus on adult and NICU populations
- Operate and manage advanced ventilator equipment including Drager, Jet, and Oscillator ventilators
- Float across multiple units throughout the hospital as needed to meet patient care demands
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly using the EPIC electronic medical records system
- Participate in on-call responsibilities and respond to callback needs as required by the unit
- Comply with holiday scheduling requirements, including availability to work designated summer holidays
Required Qualifications- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the NBRC; CRTs will not be considered
- Minimum 24 months of RRT/Respiratory Therapy experience in a hospital setting
- Level III NICU experience within the last 15 months and NICU experience within the last 18 months
- Hands-on equipment experience with Jet ventilator, Drager ventilator, and Oscillator ventilator
- Active EPIC EMR experience
- Must have completed at least one travel assignment within the past 15 months; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Active Iowa Respiratory Therapy license (licensing candidates with a 1–3 week turnaround will be considered)
- All certifications must be current and active: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS (AHA or ARC), PALS (AHA), NRP, and NBRC
- Work history must reflect 36 months of current RRT/Respiratory Therapy experience
- Discipline-specific Respiratory Therapy skills checklist required
- Valid driver's license required
Preferred Experience / Skills- Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Respiratory Care and Polysomnography documentation highly preferred
- Professional reference or performance evaluation from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-unit hospital environment serving a diverse patient population including adult and Level III NICU patients
- Gain valuable travel assignment experience with a July start date available
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing