Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Akron, OH
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist, Pediatrics (RT PEDS) Akron. This role involves providing intensive respiratory care and patient transport within the healthcare facility, ensuring quality patient outcomes. The therapist evaluates patients, recommends treatment plans, administers physician-prescribed respiratory treatments, and educates patients upon discharge.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: No minimum experience required; valid respiratory therapist license; able to work at least 36 hours per week; shift is nights.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Performs comprehensive respiratory treatments, including operation of ventilatory equipment, aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Conducts chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and oxygenation procedures.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, 12-Lead EKG, capnography, and oximetry monitoring.
• Assists with procedures like bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, tracheostomy care, and arterial punctures.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains ventilatory equipment; conducts pre- and post-treatment assessments.
• Ensures accurate documentation and communication of patient responses and treatment outcomes.
• Follows all policies related to laboratory testing and equipment maintenance.
• Performs CPR in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Performs endotracheal tube insertion/removal, ventilator setup, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains proper respiratory therapy recordkeeping and charge capture.
• Performs 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
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits