Respiratory Therapist
Pine Acres Rehabilitation · West Des Moines, Iowa · Posted Jun 25, 2026
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Are you a compassionate Respiratory Therapist lookin to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents? We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory car within our skilled nursing and long-term care community.
Respiratory Therapist Essential Duties
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Provide respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered by the physician
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Assess and monitor resident respiratory status during routine treatments and rounds
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Identify changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to nursing and providers
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Assist with management of oxygen therapy and oxygen equipment
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Monitor residents utilizing respiratory devices and therapies
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Perform routing respiratory assessment including breath sounds, respiratory effort, oxygen saturation, and treatment effectiveness
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Recognize early sign of respiratory decline and initiate appropriate communication and intervention
Respiratory Qualifications
Required
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Current Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) license in good standing
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Current BLS certification
Preferred
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Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute care
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ACLS certification