Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Saint Luke's Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (Temp) – Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Summary

• Temporary Respiratory Therapist position with varied shifts.
• Contract length: 13 weeks.
• Must be willing and able to float across different units throughout the hospital.
• Work primarily with all patient ages, focusing on adults and NICU patients.
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
• Orientation start date: July 20.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa.
• Minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• At least 15 months of total travel experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current certifications required:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP
  • NBRC
• Experience with Epic EMR system.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

• Equipment used includes Drager, Jet, and Oscillator ventilators.
• Scrubs: any solid color tops and bottoms allowed.
• No Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRTs) will be considered.
• Employee separation policy restricts certain past employees from travel assignments in this market.
• Call back and on-call pay multipliers and policies apply (details not included here).
• Orientation is 16 hours.
• Must be prepared for potential holiday shifts during summer.

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