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Respiratory Therapist Registered, Pediatric Respiratory Therapy, Canton, Ohio. The Respiratory Therapist provides intensive respiratory care, patient transport, treatment planning, respiratory assessments, and patient education with minimal supervision. The role operates and monitors invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, administers prescribed respiratory treatments, and supports emergency and procedural care.
Job Details
Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week. Required
Current professional respiratory therapy license. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) knowledge and performance in accordance with applicable guidelines. Additional Information: Evaluates patients and recommends respiratory treatment plans.
Administers prescribed oxygen, aerosol, nebulizer, humidification, and ventilation therapies. Performs suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry, capnography, arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms. Operates, maintains, and monitors mechanical ventilation equipment, including completion of required equipment setup and self-testing.
Performs tracheostomy care and assists with respiratory procedures, including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement. Performs endotracheal tube insertion and removal using free-hand or video laryngoscope techniques. Reviews relevant chest imaging, monitors patient responses, documents treatments, and communicates clinical updates during shift handoffs.
Provides patient and caregiver education related to respiratory treatments, equipment, and discharge needs. 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
Respiratory Therapist Registered, Pediatric Respiratory Therapy, Canton, Ohio. The Respiratory Therapist provides intensive respiratory care, patient transport, treatment planning, respiratory assessments, and patient education with minimal supervision.