Respiratory Therapist; CRT​/RRT , Night Shift

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Full-time, Night Shift

Apply for the Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Full-time, Night Shift role at Trinity Health to work the 12‑hour night shift (6 PM–6:30 AM) at our inpatient facilities in Waterloo, IA. The role is full‑time, 36 hours per week in a 24‑hour environment with weekend/holiday rotations. Eligible candidates receive a sign‑on bonus (up to $20,000 based on experience), new‑grad welcome, relocation package, and generous night‑shift differential.

A Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessment, evaluates appropriate therapy, administers therapy, consults with other healthcare providers, performs diagnostic testing, implements and troubleshoots equipment, and monitors patients across the age spectrum (neonate to geriatric).

• Administers inhaled medication therapy, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, helium‑oxygen therapy, carbon dioxide‑oxygen therapy, nitric oxide‑oxygen therapy, CPAP, BIPAP, aerosol therapy, PEP therapy, high‑frequency oscillator therapy, and ventilatory support modalities as ordered by physician.
• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assists or performs intubation, manages artificial airway, and transports patients requiring ventilatory support.
• Assembles, manipulates, and troubleshoots respiratory care equipment including mechanical ventilators, pulse oximeters, capnometers, aerosol generators, medical gas delivery systems, humidification systems, and mechanical percussors.
• Interprets diagnostic results for feasibility, reports results, including blood or other fluid analysis by blood gas analyzer, co‑oximeter, pulmonary function screening, pulmonary mechanics studies, end‑tidal CO₂, and pulse oximetry.
• Performs record keeping, billing, and medical record documentation functions.
• Provides patient instruction in the use of respiratory care devices and procedures.

• Must be credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.
• Must have an active license as a respiratory care practitioner in the State of Iowa upon hire.
• Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Preferred ACLS certification within one year of hire.

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long‑ and short‑term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage
• Generous night‑shift differential

Trinity Health’s Mercy One Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. With 491 licensed beds across three medical centers—including the Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Oelwein locations—Trinity Health delivers 24‑hour emergency lifesaving care and more than 2,500 colleagues.

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.