Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist | Nights | West Burlington, IA

This 13-week contract position places a Respiratory Therapist on a night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) delivering care across the full lifespan — from neonates through geriatric patients.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• On-call required once per scheduling period
• May be asked to cover other shifts as needed
• Up to one mandatory low-census shift may be implemented per week based on patient volume

Clinical Scope

• Assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory and breathing disorders
• Initiate and conduct therapeutic respiratory procedures
• Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities
• Supervise respiratory care students
• Select, assemble, check, and operate respiratory care equipment
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records
• Patient populations served: neonate, infant, toddler, school-age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric

Requirements

• Active Respiratory Therapist license/certification (verification required at submission)
• Some pediatric experience preferred
• Current charting system proficiency with recent experience (within the last 12 months) required

Onboarding Requirements

• Current immunizations: Influenza, COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap
• TB test, fit test, and health statement
• Drug screen, background check, and skills checklist

Start Date: November 9, 2026