Respiratory Therapist
Mason City, Iowa
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

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

Work Schedule

• Every third weekend
• Holiday rotation including Christmas

Required Credentials and Certifications

Certifications & Licenses (Must be current and verified within 30 days of start)

• BLS (American Heart Association certification required for all direct patient care personnel)
• ACLS (Required for RNs in critical care areas)
• Valid professional license/certification with online verification

Health & Immunizations

• Fit Test
• COVID-19 Vaccine (including booster or approved exemption)
• Influenza Vaccine (proof or exemption for current flu season)
• MMR (proof of 2 vaccinations or immunity titer)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series (proof of vaccinations required; titers not accepted)
• Varicella (proof of vaccination or immunity titer)
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (TB test) with chest x-ray if positive (per regional requirements)
• Tdap vaccine (declinations accepted if no pediatric interaction)
• Physical/Health Statement confirming fitness to work (exam within last year)
• Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen (completed within 30 days of start, no THC)

Professional Requirements

• Trinity Code of Conduct Form (signed)
• Trinity I9 form (completed by agency)
• Confidentiality and Information System Security Agreement (signed)
• Integrity and Audit Services Form (signed shortly before start)
• Non-Employee Upload Form (pages 1-3 and 28 completed and uploaded)
• Specialty Specific Competency Testing (copy of specialty exam within last year)
• Criminal Background Check (Federal, Nationwide, County for last 7 years, including SSN verification)
• Education Verification (highest academic degree or diploma verified)
• 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, including state-specific checks for MI and IA
• System Access Form (completed and uploaded one week before start)
• Skills Checklist (provided by agency for clinical contractors)
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form (signed)
• OFAC Sanctions Search (completed within 30 days)
• Child and Adult Dependent Abuse Training (required for Iowa assignments)
• Iowa Sing Report (Criminal History, Sex Offender, Dependent Adult & Child Abuse Registries check within 30 days prior to start)

Summary

This is a 13-week Respiratory Therapist contract in Mason City, Iowa, requiring weekend and holiday rotations. Candidates must have current certifications, licenses, and meet extensive health, background, and professional compliance requirements prior to onboarding.