Registered Respiratory Therapist
Gardner, MA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. This position provides comprehensive respiratory assessment, treatment, education, and care coordination for pediatric patients. The role is scheduled for 12-hour day shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Graduate of a CoARC-approved respiratory therapy program; credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care or eligible; licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within six months of hire; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required or obtained within six months of hire; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required or obtained within six months of hire; basic computer skills.
• Additional Information:
  • Systematically assess patients, identify changes in condition, develop and modify care plans, and document care delivery and outcomes.
  • Administer respiratory therapy treatments, oxygen therapy, medications as ordered, and cardiopulmonary treatments.
  • Perform arterial blood gas collection, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function testing according to established standards, and electrocardiograms.
  • Set up and assess mechanical ventilators, including bilevel positive airway pressure and continuous positive airway pressure units.
  • Assist with flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy and assess cardiopulmonary status to support recommendations for changes in patient care.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding respiratory conditions, medications, equipment, treatment, and follow-up care.
  • Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and delegate appropriate tasks when indicated.
  • Implement ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention bundle components consistently and according to protocol.
  • Physical duties include occasionally exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force, frequently exerting 10 to 25 pounds of force, and frequently reaching and handling objects.

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