Respiratory Therapist
Des Moines, IA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW)

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association certification required for all direct patient care personnel)
• ACLS (required for RNs in critical care areas)
• RRT or CRT credential
• Valid Respiratory Therapist license (verification must be dated within 30 days of start)

Required Experience

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard industry requirement (recommend verifying with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Fit Test
• COVID-19 Vaccine (proof of booster by Sept 2025, or declination/exemption with agency letterhead; declination not accepted in CA or IL)
• MMR (proof of 2 vaccinations or IgG titer)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series (must have started prior to start date)
• Influenza Vaccine (proof or declination/exemption for 2025-2026 season)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with chest x-ray if positive TB as per regional requirements
• Varicella vaccination proof or IgG titer
• Physical/Health Statement (exam within last year confirming fitness to work)
• Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen (completed within 30 days of start, no THC)

Professional and Background Checks

• Trinity Code of Conduct Form
• Trinity I9 Form
• Confidentiality and System Security Agreement
• Integrity and Audit Services Form
• Non-Employee Upload Form (specific to Iowa)
• Specialty Specific Competency Testing (exam within last year)
• Profile submission including resume, skills checklist (within a year), and 2 professional references
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
• Criminal Background Check (federal, nationwide, county for last 7 years, including SSN verification)
• Education Verification (highest academic degree or diploma/GED)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 30 days
• GSA/OIG exclusion check within 30 days
• Joint Commission CORE Exam within last year
• NSO (National Sex Offender) check within 30 days (Iowa-specific registry check required)
• System Access Form (to be completed and uploaded one week before start)
• Skills Checklist (provided by agency for clinical contractors)
• Tdap vaccine (current, non-expired; declination accepted if no pediatric interaction)
• Child and Adult Dependent Abuse Training (Iowa only)
• Iowa Sing Report (Criminal History, Sex Offender, Dependent Adult & Child Abuse Registries check)
• OFAC Sanctions Screening (within 30 days of start)

Additional Notes

• All certifications and licenses must be uploaded with scanned copies showing expiration dates where applicable.
• Specialty competency exam and skills checklist must be current (within one year).
• Drug screen panel excludes THC.
• Multiple forms and background checks must be completed and uploaded into the system prior to start date.

This position is suitable for Respiratory Therapists seeking a long-term travel assignment in Iowa with a comprehensive credentialing and compliance process.