Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Biddeford, ME
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Biddeford, Maine. The position supports patients ranging from newborns to adults across critical care, emergency, nursery, and medical-surgical settings. Responsibilities include participation in high-risk Cesarean delivery response and neonatal resuscitation, treatment of pediatric patients requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • More than 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
  • Experience working in an adult intensive care unit, emergency department, nursery, and medical-surgical setting
  • Experience participating in neonatal resuscitation and attending high-risk deliveries
  • Experience treating pediatric patients requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation
  • Strong assessment and communication skills
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Neonatal intensive care unit experience
  • Pediatric intensive care unit experience
  • Experience caring for newborns and critically ill pediatric patients
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides respiratory therapy care for patients ranging from newborns to adults.
  • Participates as a member of high-risk delivery and resuscitation teams.
  • Uses transport ventilators, noninvasive ventilation equipment, high-flow oxygen systems, neonatal resuscitation equipment, and related respiratory therapy devices.
  • Completion of learning modules may be required during onboarding and throughout the assignment.
  • Teamwork, respectful communication, and a positive attitude are expected.

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