Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mesa, AZ
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care along with pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing across a variety of healthcare settings. Responsibilities include managing mechanical ventilators, assessing patient responses, documenting care, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Associate or technical degree; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); current state respiratory therapy license as required by applicable law; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification; clinical knowledge and skills typically obtained through at least one year of clinical experience; effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional related education and/or experience.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Provide prescribed respiratory care; apply and manage mechanical ventilators; operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and clean respiratory care equipment and circuitry; perform pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing; assess patients and evaluate responses to care; recommend changes to therapy based on clinical status; document care accurately; collaborate on care plans and problem resolution; and potentially supervise department staff.
• Additional Information: Weekend work is required. The position may involve assignments across various areas where respiratory care is needed. Physical demands may include frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, stretching, patient transfers, and lifting. Standard precautions are required due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

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