Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Grand Junction, CO
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. The Respiratory Therapist Registered provides advanced respiratory care to evaluate, treat, manage, and control cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. The role performs diagnostic testing, administers respiratory medications, supports patient and family education, and serves as a clinical resource for respiratory therapy staff.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience.
  • Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapist program approved for Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialing.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
  • Skills in respiratory therapy, patient education, patient care, life support, care planning, patient care delivery, critical thinking, documentation, quality improvement, and following protocols.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol, including obtaining arterial blood gases.
  • Operates, oversees, and troubleshoots respiratory equipment to support safe and effective patient care.
  • Initiates respiratory protocols and interventions based on patient assessments and clinical findings.
  • Administers medications safely, evaluates their effects, and communicates patient progress to appropriate care team members.
  • Educates patients and families regarding self-care techniques, treatment modalities, health promotion, and wellness.
  • Completes clinical documentation according to departmental standards and monitors supplies and equipment.
  • Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, research, departmental meetings, and professional development activities.
  • Serves as a resource, consultant, and mentor to respiratory therapy staff and other patient care team members.
  • May be placed on call during a regularly scheduled shift based on operational 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