Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
San Luis Obispo, CA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric Respiratory Care, San Luis Obispo, California. This position provides basic and critical respiratory care services for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients with respiratory conditions. Responsibilities include assessing prescribed therapies, administering oxygen and aerosol treatments, supporting ventilator patients, assisting with specialized procedures, and documenting patient care in accordance with current policies.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program.
  • Required Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification at hire or within 90 days.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification at hire or within 90 days.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification at hire or within 90 days.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Additional Information:
  • Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease and supports patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
  • Draws arterial blood gases and administers oxygen and aerosol therapies in accordance with orders and applicable policies.
  • Assesses, documents, and communicates patient response to therapy and changing clinical conditions.
  • Assists with bronchoscopies, drainage procedures, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and other specialized procedures.
  • Provides education to patients, families, nursing personnel, and other healthcare staff regarding respiratory care and equipment.
  • Inspects, maintains, cleans, and prepares respiratory equipment for use.
  • Participates in staff training, competency activities, quality control, department operations, and supervision of new employees.
  • Required vaccinations must be completed as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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