Respiratory Therapist
Des Moines, IA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist (Temp, Nights)

Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work approximately 36-40 hours per week; overtime billable after 40 hours.
• May be required to float across multiple campuses.
• Cross-training on general Pediatric floor to assist when needed.
• Patient population includes all ages, with possible work in PICU, NICU, or Pediatric Intensive Care Units.
• Equipment experience with HFOV (High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation), Jet, and Servo U highly preferred.
• Use of EPIC electronic medical records system required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Neonate or Pediatric patients.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) certification.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in PICU, Pediatric Intensive Care, or NICU.
• IDPH (Iowa Department of Public Health) Respiratory Care and Polysomnography credentials preferred.
• Professional references or performance evaluations within the last 24 months preferred.

Additional Information

• Orientation dates available.
• Candidate may be required to float across multiple units and campuses.
• CRTs are accepted for this position.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.