Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

• Ottumwa, Iowa

Employment Type

• Travel contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Start days allowed: Monday or Tuesday

Unit and Patient Population

• Facility size: 75 beds
• Patient types: adults, geriatrics, neonatal and pediatric (including possible micro-premies to hospice)
• Equipment used: Vocsn Ventilators, V60 BiPAPs
• Float requirements: may be required to float within a 25-mile radius

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Iowa
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Care Practitioner experience within the last year

Onboarding Requirements

• Iowa SING background check clearance (criminal and child abuse portions required) – no exceptions
• All background checks (county and state) must be fully cleared prior to start; instant or statewide searches are not accepted
• Mandatory reporter certification for child and adult required
• Drug test: 10-panel screening including opiates

This position offers the opportunity to work in a regional health center with a diverse patient population and advanced respiratory equipment.