Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mesa, AZ
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) location: unspecified. This role involves independently providing respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing to pediatric patients in various healthcare settings. The position requires applying clinical techniques, operating medical equipment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established policies and procedures. Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort, and expediting the weaning process. Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans, and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures. Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures. Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy, and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy, and identification/resolution of problems. May supervise department staff. Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of healthcare settings. May be assigned to different areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.

• Required Qualifications: Associate or technical degree, proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), current license as required by state law, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.

• Preferred Qualifications: Additional related education and/or experience.

• Additional Information: Must possess highly effective human relation skills to interface with patients, families, and healthcare personnel. Knowledge of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.

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