Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized respiratory care for pediatric patients within a healthcare facility. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position supports a comprehensive scope of respiratory services, including operation of ventilatory equipment, patient assessment, and collaboration with medical staff.
Job Details:
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Respiratory Therapist (RT) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; no prior years of experience required
- Additional Information: The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, providing intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision. Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan. Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home. Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation to the patient. Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance. Performs suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal). Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy. Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation. Performs 12-Lead electrocardiogram (EKG) and basic arrhythmia recognition. Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e., NIF, VC, etc.). Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e., Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.). Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable. Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent). Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording, and reporting of test results. Follows all policies and procedures related to laboratory testing including specimen handling, use of equipment, documentation, and reporting of results, quality controls, and maintenance. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines. Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system. Operates, maintains, and monitors mechanical ventilation on various types of ventilatory equipment. Records all pertinent information of treatments and patient responses on respiratory care records and patient charts. Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding the effectiveness of therapy administered to the patient. Reports all necessary information during shift hand-offs. Maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging, including data entry, verification, and correction of errors.
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
