Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland, OH
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatrics (PEDS) in Cleveland, Ohio. This position involves providing comprehensive respiratory care, including evaluating patients, administering treatments, operating ventilatory equipment, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting with respiratory procedures in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care with minimal supervision and collaborating closely with the healthcare team.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift with 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license, applicable education, and 0 or more years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with pediatric patients is favored.
• Additional Information: Performs routine and emergent respiratory procedures including ventilator management, aerosol therapy, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, arterial punctures, EKG, pulmonary function tests, and assisting with advanced respiratory procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placements. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots ventilatory equipment, and ensures proper documentation and communication. Maintains compliance with all policies related to laboratory testing, infection control, and patient safety. Performs CPR in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines and manages emergency airway procedures when needed.

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