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

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist PEDS Cincinnati North. This position involves providing intensive respiratory care to pediatric patients within a healthcare facility. The role includes evaluating patient conditions, administering treatments, operating ventilatory equipment, and educating patients and families on discharge procedures. The assignment is for 13 weeks with night shifts.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: Valid respiratory therapist license, certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and 0 years of experience required.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Provide routine and complex respiratory treatments, operate ventilatory and nebulizer equipment, perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and arterial punctures, and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy or chest tube placement. Perform pulmonary function tests, monitor patient responses, and document treatments accurately. Ensure equipment functioning and perform troubleshooting as needed. Communicate effectively with the medical team and maintain proper documentation.
• Additional Information: Performs chest x-ray reviews, 12-Lead EKGs, and arrhythmia recognition. Follow all policies concerning laboratory testing and equipment maintenance. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines. Assist with invasive procedures and support ventilatory management.

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