LifePoint is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Position: Travel Respiratory Therapist Location: Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Ottumwa, IA Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM Assignment ID: 973212
Overview
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is seeking a skilled Travel Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This role supports patients across acute care settings, ensuring high-quality respiratory therapy services are delivered with professionalism and compassion.
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care treatments and procedures as ordered by physicians.
- Manage ventilator support and monitor patient responses.
- Perform diagnostic tests and evaluate results to guide treatment plans.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Iowa (or eligibility for licensure).
- Minimum of 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience in acute care.
- Strong knowledge of ventilator management and respiratory equipment.
- BLS and ACLS certifications required.
- Excellent communication and patient care skills.
Contract Details
- Travel assignment with competitive compensation.
- 13-week contract with potential for extension.
