Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
Wheatland, WY
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in the healthcare setting located in the specified region. This role involves independently providing respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing to pediatric patients across various healthcare environments. The position requires collaboration with medical staff to deliver quality patient care and ensure safety and comfort.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: 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; Basic Life Support (BLS); must have knowledge of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment typically obtained through one year of clinical experience; no minimum years of experience required.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and licensed independent practitioners according to established policies and procedures.
• Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition and patient comfort.
• Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and cleans durable medical equipment used in respiratory care.
• Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed according to established policies and procedures.
• Conducts patient assessments and evaluates responses to care, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care.
• Documents therapy provided accurately and completely following organizational policies.
• Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in treatment planning, recommending changes, and problem resolution.
• May supervise department staff.
• Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques and equipment with at least one year of clinical experience.
• Call is required from 6:30 PM to 6:00 AM to cover night shifts on scheduled days.
• Additional certifications required include ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

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