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

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, Pediatric Respiratory Therapy. Provides evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, develops individualized treatment plans, and performs advanced respiratory care modalities. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful clinical environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification; American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross accepted.
  • 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 two years of cumulative experience, an associates or technical degree, or four years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross accepted.
• Additional Information:
  • Assesses patients, determines appropriate treatment types and frequencies, and develops care plans based on diagnoses.
  • Implements and monitors patient care plans and respiratory equipment.
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions and treatment outcomes.
  • Evaluates respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatments based on patient outcomes.
  • Educates patients and families about health conditions, community support groups, and available programs.
  • Responds to emergency resuscitation team codes.
  • Provides care across pediatric and adult trauma, burn, medical, neurological, cardiovascular critical care, and emergency settings.
  • Follows Standard Precautions and uses required personal protective equipment.

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