Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across varied patient populations including all ages, with a primary focus on adult patients and NICU
• Operate and manage specialized ventilator equipment including Drager, Jet, and Oscillator ventilators
• Float across different units throughout the hospital as needed
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic medical records system
• Participate in holiday coverage as required by unit scheduling needs

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential — CRTs will not be considered
• Minimum 24 months of RRT/Respiratory Therapy experience in a hospital setting
• Minimum 36 months of current RRT/Respiratory Therapy experience reflected in work history
• Level III NICU experience within the last 15 months; NICU experience within the last 18 months
• Hands-on 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 certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS (AHA or ARC), PALS (AHA), NRP, and NBRC
• Active Iowa Respiratory Therapy license or currently in the licensing process
• Valid Driver's License
• Respiratory Therapy-specific Skills Checklist required at time of submission
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Iowa (IDPH) Respiratory Care license already active at time of submission
• Iowa Department of Public Health / Respiratory Care and Polysomnography documentation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-unit hospital environment serving a diverse patient population including adults and NICU
• Gain experience with advanced respiratory equipment in a fast-paced clinical setting