Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Anderson, SC
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, pediatric respiratory therapy Location information was not provided. The role provides intensive respiratory care, evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, administers prescribed therapies, and supports patient education and transport. The position also operates and monitors invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment while documenting patient responses and communicating clinical findings.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Professional license appropriate for respiratory therapy practice.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides respiratory treatments using ventilators, oxygen and aerosol devices, nebulizers, and other respiratory equipment.
  • Performs suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, oximetry, capnography, 12-lead electrocardiograms, and basic arrhythmia recognition.
  • Assists with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, endotracheal tube insertion and removal, and other respiratory care procedures.
  • Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) guidelines.
  • Operates, maintains, and monitors mechanical ventilation equipment, including equipment setup and self-testing.
  • Documents treatments, assessments, patient responses, test results, and respiratory care activities in accordance with applicable policies.
  • Communicates patient information and treatment effectiveness to physicians and members of the care team.
  • Supports equipment maintenance, laboratory testing procedures where applicable, and accurate clinical recordkeeping.

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