Respiratory Therapist

Position Type: Contractor - Onsite

Location: Davenport, IA 52803

Department: Pulmonary Services

Experience

Required:

Minimum 2 years

Traveler Role: Yes

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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

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