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

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. Provides evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, including assessment, treatment planning, advanced respiratory care modalities, and patient monitoring. The role also includes emergency resuscitation response, medication and treatment evaluation, and education for patients and families.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; credential as a Respiratory Care Practitioner through the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee; Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); 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 certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Additional Information:
  • Assesses patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of respiratory treatments.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors individualized patient care plans and respiratory equipment.
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions and outcomes.
  • Performs advanced respiratory care modalities and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
  • Educates patients and families about health conditions, community support groups, and available programs.
  • Responds to emergency resuscitation team codes.
  • Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to work effectively in stressful environments.
  • Follows Standard Precautions and uses required personal protective equipment.

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