Job Title
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location
Council Bluffs, IA | Inpatient / Outpatient
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required | Rotating holiday coverage with permanent staff
Key Responsibilities
- Perform 30–40 respiratory checks and treatments per shift across a diverse patient population including adults, pediatrics, and newborns
- Provide respiratory care across multiple care areas including the ER, ICU, floors, L&D, nursery, sleep lab, OR, and PACU
- Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs) and occasionally perform EKGs
- Assist with intubation procedures as needed; independent intubation is not required
- Operate and manage respiratory equipment including Dräger, A40, LTV, Avea (nursery), V-60, and Vapotherm devices
- Maintain required certifications: BLS, ACLS, RRT, and PALS; NRP preferred
Required Qualifications
- Active RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- PALS certification required
- Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
- Experience with complex patient cases including STEMI, CVA, EKOS, cardiac arrest, and IABP
- Must be flexible with scheduling to accommodate departmental needs
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred
- Experience working with neonatal and pediatric populations, including L&D and nursery settings
- Familiarity with a broad range of respiratory equipment platforms (Dräger, LTV, Avea, V-60, Vapotherm)
- Experience in high-acuity environments such as ICU and emergency settings
Why Join Us
- Work in a dynamic, full-service acute care environment with 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist coverage, offering exposure to a wide variety of complex cases
- Benefit from a structured 2-day department-specific orientation and a collaborative team environment with no floating to sister campuses