Registered Respiratory Therapist
Burlington, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
• Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including supervision of respiratory care students.
• Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; select, assemble, check, and operate respiratory equipment.
• Provide high-quality respiratory care to patient populations including Neonate, Infant, Toddler, School Age, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.
• Work 12-hour shifts.
• Every other weekend required.
• On-call required once every scheduling period.
• May cover other shifts as needed.
• Some pediatric experience preferred.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for RRT roles (typically 1+ years).
• Pediatric experience preferred but not mandatory.
• No prior travel experience required.

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for clinical positions (AHA or ARC acceptable).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required.
• Professional License: Must provide primary source verification of professional respiratory therapist license within 30 days of start.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Drug Screen: 10 Panel within 30 days of start (THC not required).
• Skills Checklist: Must be completed within 12 months.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Declination accepted.
• MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Fit Test: Completed prior to start with acceptable respirators.
• Hepatitis B: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• TB Test: Negative test within past year or appropriate documentation if history of positive test.
• Health Statement: Physician statement within last 12 months.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Unexpired government-issued photo ID.
• Background Check: Within 30 days of start, including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender check.
• Adult and Child Abuse Clearance: State requirement.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG Check: Within 30 days of start.
• References: 2 professional references required, including 1 supervisor.
• Resume/Profile: Required for submission.
• I-9 Attestation: Completed on agency letterhead.
• Color Vision Test: Required.
• OSHA Questionnaire: Candidate must complete.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required annually by 12/01 or facility declination accepted.
• Additional verifications and attestations as required for system access and compliance.

Work Schedule & Expectations

• 12-hour shifts.
• Every other weekend required.
• On-call once every scheduling period.
• Flexibility to cover other shifts as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some pediatric respiratory therapy experience preferred.

This position is ideal for a Registered Respiratory Therapist seeking a long-term assignment with a diverse patient population and a structured schedule including on-call responsibilities.