Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Phoenix, AZ
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist Registered Location not specified. This position involves independently providing respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing to pediatric patients across a variety of healthcare settings. The role requires collaboration with healthcare teams to develop and modify care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Associate or technical degree; proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); current license in state practiced as required by state law; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; 0 years of experience required.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• 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 and patient comfort, and to expedite the weaning process.
• Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans, and adjusts durable medical equipment and circuitry used in respiratory care delivery.
• Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed.
• Conducts patient assessments, evaluates responses to care, and makes recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care and appropriate therapy modifications.
• Communicates and collaborates with resource staff to formulate care plans, recommend changes in therapy, and resolve issues.
• May supervise department staff.
• Provides respiratory care to patients in various healthcare settings; may be assigned across different areas based on needs.
• Submits application materials as instructed to be considered for the role.

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