Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aberdeen, WA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. This position provides, coordinates, and directs individualized respiratory care for patients through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role requires strong obstetric experience, clinical independence after orientation, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary care team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM, consisting of 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Current Washington license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications.
  • Practice within the scope of practice for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • Ability to meet Cardiopulmonary Department criteria.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and from wheelchair to bed level.
  • Ability to lift 5 pounds overhead.
  • Ability to pull 50 pounds from a stretcher to bed.
  • Ability to push a loaded 150-pound stretcher for 300 feet.
  • Auditory ability to perform procedures and obtain accurate blood pressure readings.
  • Vision adequate for patient observation and charting procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • One year of current acute care experience.
  • Strong obstetric experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides comprehensive respiratory care based on patient assessment and ongoing evaluation.
  • Functions with minimal supervision after orientation.
  • Demonstrates effective teamwork and coordination of patient care.

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