What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Cross Country Allied?
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position available in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This is a day shift role working 12-hour days with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position involves providing respiratory care to pediatric patients within a healthcare facility environment.
Job Details
- Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: RRT (Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of Respiratory care with an Associate degree), licensed in Arkansas, at least 3 years of experience, BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications
- Preferred Qualifications: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), STABLE
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Candidates with Pediatric Emergency Life Support (PEARS) skills are preferred. The role requires familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system EPIC.
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