Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Lewisville, TX
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric Respiratory Therapy, Lewisville, TX Provides respiratory care for pediatric and critical care-level patients across multiple areas of the facility. The role requires independent clinical judgment, effective triage of varying levels of care, and collaboration with a compassionate, team-oriented staff.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM7:00 AM; 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Ability to independently care for critical care-level patients.
  • Ability to triage patients across multiple levels of care.
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Level III neonatal intensive care unit experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Responsibilities may include nebulizer treatments, ventilator checks, bilevel positive airway pressure checks, arterial blood gas collection, intubation assistance, extubation support, bronchoscopy assistance, positive expiratory pressure therapy, lactic acid testing, electrocardiograms, and patient assessments.
  • Assignments may support the Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Emergency Department, and inpatient floors.
  • Black scrubs are required.
  • A collaborative, kind, compassionate, and team-oriented approach is valued.

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