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Respiratory Therapist Registered. The position provides respiratory care in neonatal intensive care and special care nursery settings, with responsibility for assessing patients, interpreting tests and procedures, and managing care in collaboration with the healthcare team. The role includes autonomous practice, respiratory care protocols, artificial airway management, mechanical ventilation, aerosolized medications, and oxygen therapy.
Job Details
Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with weekend rotation every third weekend. Required
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; at least 2 years of related work experience; certification and demonstrated competency in artificial airway management, mechanical ventilation, aerosolized medication administration, and oxygen therapy.
Delivery room experience and experience in Level II or Level III neonatal intensive care or special care nursery settings. Additional Information: The position may consider candidates with some pediatric experience who have neonatal intensive care experience and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Responsibilities include performing and interpreting tests and procedures to assess and manage patient care and administering respiratory care protocols autonomously across clinical 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
About the role
The position provides respiratory care in neonatal intensive care and special care nursery settings, with responsibility for assessing patients, interpreting tests and procedures, and managing care in collaboration with the healthcare team. The role includes autonomous practice, respiratory care protocols, artificial airway management, mechanical ventilation, aerosolized medications, and oxygen therapy.