Registered Respiratory Therapist
Templeton, CA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) Templeton, California. This position involves providing basic and critical respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients, with a focus on patients with respiratory diseases. The role requires autonomous work and supervision of others when delegated, supporting the organizations commitment to exceptional patient care in a busy hospital setting.

Job Details

• Education and Work Experience: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program; Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from an approved vendor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor. Facility-specific licenses include BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Essential Functions: Assess and document prescribed respiratory therapy; administer aerosol and oxygen therapy; draw arterial blood gases; care for ventilator patients; assist in department record keeping and staff training; document treatments and generate required records; instruct nursing staff and patients on respiratory care; perform drainage procedures; monitor and maintain respiratory equipment; support physicians with bronchoscopies; participate in quality control and staff competencies; maintain equipment and supplies; ensure compliance with ventilator and VAP bundles; update diagnoses based on patient condition; assist in specialized procedures and troubleshoot technical aspects of respiratory care.
• Additional Information: Compliance with vaccination requirements; participation in E-Verify; performing other duties as assigned.

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
• Immediate deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits