Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Phoenix, AZ
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, Pediatric Specialty. The respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors cardiopulmonary disease across the continuum of care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team. The role requires accurate assessment, effective communication regarding changes in patient condition, and evaluation of diagnostic results, symptoms, and treatment response.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Scheduling may include day or night coverage and may be arranged in four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts based on staffing and patient care needs.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
  • Current Minnesota Respiratory Therapist license before the first day of employment
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or an equivalent credential
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification where applicable
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist credential upon hire or within one year of employment
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgment
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in respiratory therapy or a healthcare-related field
  • Previous hospital experience
  • Additional specialty credentials in respiratory care
  • Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Additional Information:
  • Provides assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disease.
  • Coordinates continuity of care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Communicates patient condition changes, diagnostic findings, symptoms, and treatment responses to the care team.
  • Additional life support certifications may be required based on the practice setting.
  • Candidates must be flexible to work varying shifts and schedules based on departmental and patient care needs.

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