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

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. The position provides timely, accurate, and reliable respiratory therapy evaluation and treatment for pediatric, adult, neonatal, inpatient, and outpatient populations. Responsibilities include respiratory procedures, mechanical ventilation management, diagnostic testing, life-support procedures, patient transport participation, and accurate documentation of clinical results.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, including every other weekend.
• Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program; New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License; Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), Health & Safety Institute (HSI), or American Red Cross; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); strong attention to detail, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, organization, problem-solving, quality, reliability, safety, and technical expertise.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs aerosol therapy, secretion mobilization therapy, incentive spirometry, metered-dose inhaler therapy, suctioning, extubation, oxygen therapy, and pulse oximetry.
  • Manages BiPAP and CPAP therapy, high-flow cannula and humidifier therapy, mechanical ventilation, ventilator alarms, and related respiratory equipment.
  • Performs adult and pediatric electrocardiograms (EKGs), pulmonary function screening, arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, fit testing, and quality control procedures.
  • Performs adult, pediatric, and neonatal Basic Life Support (BLS) when certified and participates in external patient transports.
  • Verifies written orders, administers medications according to approved procedures, records and reports procedure results, maintains required records, and supports departmental education and quality standards.

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