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

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. Provides evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, including developing and implementing individualized respiratory care plans. The role performs advanced respiratory care modalities, monitors patient outcomes, educates patients and families, and responds to emergency resuscitation events.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) 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.
  • High school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience, an associate or technical degree, or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced Life Support American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross accepted.
• Additional Information:
  • Evaluates patients and determines the appropriate type and frequency of respiratory treatments.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors patient care plans and respiratory equipment.
  • Monitors, documents, and communicates patient conditions and treatment outcomes.
  • Administers respiratory medications and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
  • Provides patient and family education regarding health conditions and available support programs.
  • Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and effective performance in stressful environments.
  • Follows Standard Precautions and uses required personal protective equipment.
  • Provides care across pediatric and adult trauma, burn, medical, neurological, cardiovascular critical care, and emergency settings.

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