Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric
Johnson City, NY
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatric Specialty. The role provides timely, accurate, and reliable respiratory therapy evaluation and treatment for inpatient and outpatient populations, including pediatric, adult, and neonatal patients. Responsibilities include respiratory procedures, ventilator management, cardiopulmonary diagnostics, patient transport support, and related clinical services.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy school; New York State Respiratory Therapy permit or license; Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), HSI, or American Red Cross; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); critical care and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experience; attention to detail; collaboration; verbal and written communication; continuous learning; judgment and critical thinking; planning and organization; problem-solving; quality and reliability; safety and risk management; technical expertise.
• Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, including every other weekend.
• Additional Information: Clinical responsibilities include aerosol therapy; secretion mobilization therapy; incentive spirometry; metered-dose inhaler therapy; suctioning; extubation; oxygen therapy; bilevel positive airway pressure and continuous positive airway pressure management; cough-assist and vest therapy; high-flow cannula and humidifier management; pulmonary function screening; fit testing; pulse oximetry; adult and pediatric electrocardiograms; neonatal, pediatric, and adult Basic Life Support; mechanical ventilation and ventilator alarm management; arterial puncture and blood gas analysis; blood gas laboratory quality control; verification of written orders; accurate documentation and reporting of procedure results; participation in departmental education; and external patient transports.

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