Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• Work 3x12-hour shifts Friday through Sunday
• Every other weekend requirement - traveler must confirm comfort with this schedule prior to submission
• Must work 2 out of 3 paired holidays: Thanksgiving (11/27 & 11/28), Christmas (12/24 & 12/25), and New Year's (12/31 & 1/1)
• Home unit will be NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics and will be assigned upon arrival based on facility need
• Will float between NICU and Pediatric Acute Care
• Primarily placed in Labor & Delivery (L&D) - must have L&D experience
• NICU experience required with a minimum of 2 years experience
• Children's Hospital experience within the last 3 years required; open to candidates with Level I adult trauma facility experience
• Patient age groups include neonates, infants, and pediatrics
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Preferred charting system experience: Cerner
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NBRC RRT, NRP, Indiana State License (all must be in hand prior to submission)
• PALS preferred
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• Required skills include: aerosol setup, CPAP/BiPAP, extubation, interpretation of ABGs, tracheostomy care and management, mechanical ventilation weaning, nitric oxide, nasal airway placement and suctioning, oral airway placement, and pediatric respiratory care among others