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Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapist Registered. The role provides comprehensive respiratory care for pediatric patients, including diagnostic evaluation, treatment, education, rehabilitation, and management of cardiopulmonary conditions. Responsibilities include supporting neonatal stabilization and ventilation when needed until transport is available.
Job Details
12-hour day shifts, varied days, with a minimum of 36 hours per week and every other weekend required. Required
NICU experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications; ABG license; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Additional Information: Responsibilities include obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, performing cardiopulmonary tests and studies, administering medical gases, managing mechanical ventilatory support, providing artificial airway care and bronchopulmonary hygiene, administering respiratory-care-related pharmacological agents, and supporting cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and hemodynamic cardiovascular care.
Neonatal stabilization and ventilation may be required until transport is available. 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, Respiratory Therapist Registered. The role provides comprehensive respiratory care for pediatric patients, including diagnostic evaluation, treatment, education, rehabilitation, and management of cardiopulmonary conditions. Responsibilities include supporting neonatal stabilization and ventilation when needed until transport is available.