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

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered Pediatric Respiratory Therapy. Provides timely, accurate, and reliable respiratory therapy evaluation and treatment for pediatric, neonatal, adult, inpatient, and outpatient populations. Performs respiratory procedures, manages ventilatory support, supports diagnostic testing, and participates in patient transports and life-support activities.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 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 applicable national board; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; strong attention to detail, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, organization, problem-solving, quality, reliability, safety awareness, and technical expertise.
• Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include aerosol therapy, secretion mobilization therapy, incentive spirometry, medication delivery, suctioning, extubation, oxygen therapy, noninvasive ventilation, high-flow therapy, mechanical ventilation, ventilator alarm management, arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, adult and pediatric electrocardiography, pulmonary function screening, fit testing, and neonatal, pediatric, and adult life-support procedures. Clinical experience with critical care, neonatal intensive care, adult care, noninvasive ventilation, and mechanical ventilators is required. Participation in external patient transports may be required. Accurate documentation, reporting of procedure results, quality-control activities, and participation in departmental education are also required.

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