Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Columbus, OH
Cross Country Allied
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) is based in Columbus, Ohio. This position involves providing high-quality intensive respiratory care, including patient assessments, transport, and implementation of physician-prescribed treatments for pediatric patients. The role requires maintaining compliance with professional standards and supporting patient education and safety during treatment and discharge.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT RRT) for pediatric care specialization, with at least 2 years of recent clinical experience and no minimum experience requirement.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric respiratory care experience, proficiency with ventilatory equipment, and familiarity with pediatric emergency procedures.
• Additional Information: The Respiratory Therapist will operate various ventilatory and aerosol devices, perform assessments like chest x-rays, pulmonary function studies, and EKGs, and assist with procedures like bronchoscopy and tracheostomy care. Responsibilities include ensuring proper equipment setup, maintaining treatment records, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team. The clinician must adhere to all policies regarding laboratory testing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and equipment maintenance.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits