Job Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Position Purpose: Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RT’s are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!

What you will do: 

• Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions

• Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines.

• Acts independently & appropriately within, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area

• Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes

• Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes

• Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities

• Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Respiratory Therapist  

• Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.

• Minimum 12 months RT experience.

• Current CRT and/or RRT credential.

• Valid IA State License in Respiratory Care.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other health personnel and department management during all situations and in line with our mission and values.

• Analytical skills necessary to identify patient’s needs.

• Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows environment.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Premium Pay

• Flexible Scheduling

• Travel and Per Diem opportunities available

• Variety of Practice Settings

• Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment

• Opportunity to participate in 403B program 

  Ministry Information: 

• FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.

• FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.

• You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!

LOCATION:MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

START DATE:ASAP

WEEKS:13

HOURS:3x12

Shift:Day

Gross Weekly Rate:$2,268

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.