Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist
Position Type: 1 Contractor - Onsite
Location: Davenport, IA 52803
Department: Pulmonary Services
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
Traveler Role: Yes
Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 18:00-06:30 (Night Shift)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Workload: 3 Days per week, 12 hours/day
• Total Hours: 36 hours per week

The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care services to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in accordance with physician orders, established clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements. This role involves assessment, treatment planning, equipment management, emergency response, and patient/family education. The therapist works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Care Planning

• Assess patients to determine appropriate type and frequency of respiratory treatments.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on diagnosis and clinical findings.

Therapeutic Interventions

• Implement and monitor respiratory care plans, therapy modalities, and equipment.
• Perform advanced respiratory treatments, including aerosol therapies, airway management, NIPPV/CPAP/BiPAP, and oxygen protocols.
• Respond to emergency and code situations as part of the resuscitation team.

Monitoring & Documentation

• Monitor, record, and communicate changes in patient conditions.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care based on patient response.
• Ensure accurate and timely charting in accordance with facility standards.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions, treatments, self-care, and available community support programs.

Skills & Requirements
Required

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience
• Experience with advanced respiratory modalities
• Ability to work night shifts (18:00-06:30)
• Strong communication and patient education skills

Preferred

• Traveler experience
• Experience in acute care or hospital-based respiratory services

Recruiter Submission Template -
Full Name:
Highest Degree (Field, Institution & Completion Year):
Do you hold an active RRT credential? (Required):
Do you hold a state Respiratory Care Practitioner license for Iowa (or eligibility)? (yes/no):
Total Years of Respiratory Therapy Experience:
Experience working in acute care or hospital settings (yes/no):
Experience performing advanced respiratory modalities (yes/no):
Experience providing patient and family education (yes/no):
Traveler experience (yes/no):
Are you comfortable working onsite full-time in Davenport, IA? (yes/no):
Are you fully available for night shifts (18:00-06:30)? (yes/no):
Are you able to work 3×12 hour shifts per week? (yes/no):
Motivation for Interest in This Position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Hourly Rate on W2:
Earliest Interview Availability:
Earliest Start Date:
Are you ready to relocate at your own expense and work the required night shifts at Davenport, IA? (yes/no):