Respiratory Therapist
Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
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Job info
Respiratory Therapist - Des Moines, Iowa
Job Details
- Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
- Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (3x 12-hour night shifts)
- Schedule: No on-call; every other weekend and every other holiday off
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa
- Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Onboarding and Compliance Requirements
- Current and valid license/certification verifications dated within 30 days of start
- Fit test for respiratory protection
- Specialty-specific competency testing completed within the last year
- Physical/health statement confirming fitness to work (exam within the last year)
- Immunizations and health screenings:
- COVID-19 vaccine (including booster or approved exemption)
- MMR (proof of 2 vaccinations or immunity titer)
- Hepatitis B vaccination series initiated prior to start
- Varicella vaccination or immunity proof
- 2-step PPD or IGRA (TB test) with chest x-ray if positive (per regional requirements)
- Tdap vaccine (declination accepted if no pediatric interaction)
- Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC)
- Background and credential verifications including:
- Criminal background check (7 years, federal and county)
- Education verification
- Exclusion screenings (OIG, EPLS, OFAC) within 30 days of start
- Child and adult dependent abuse registry check (Iowa only)
- Conflict of interest and code of conduct forms
- System access form completed one week before start
- Skills checklist and core competency exams as required
Additional Notes
- All documentation must be uploaded and verified in the credentialing system prior to onboarding.
- This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and requires night shift availability.
- No on-call duties and a balanced holiday/weekend schedule provide work-life balance.
Facility
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
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- Short Term Acute Care
- 575 beds
Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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