Registered Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, IN
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS: Provides evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies across pediatric and adult clinical settings. The role assesses patient needs, develops and monitors treatment plans, performs advanced respiratory care modalities, administers medications, educates patients and families, and responds to emergency resuscitation events.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee; Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); high school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience, an associate or technical degree, or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Assess patients for the appropriate type and frequency of treatment; develop and implement patient care plans; monitor equipment and patient condition; document and communicate patient status; evaluate respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment outcomes; educate patients and families about health conditions and available support programs; and respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.
• Additional Information: The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and effective performance in a stressful environment. Standard precautions and required personal protective equipment must be followed. The clinical setting includes pediatric and adult trauma and burn care, adult medical and critical care services, emergency care, and cardiovascular, neuro, and burn specialties.

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