Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

ChildServe • Johnston, IA

3d

About The Position

ChildServe is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide professional respiratory care to children, teens, and young adults. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team within inpatient services, including pediatric rehabilitation and long-term complex medical units. Care is provided within the respiratory therapy scope of practice, physician orders, and each child’s care plan.

The Respiratory Therapist maintains complete and timely records, communicates respectfully with children, physicians, families, school personnel, and colleagues, and stays current on unit and ChildServe information. The role also provides respiratory and related training to children, families, and staff, and uses ChildServe equipment, supplies, and the work environment responsibly. This is a PRN, as-needed role, with night and day shifts available.

Requirements

• Certification from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current licensure to practice in the state of Iowa.
• Current CPR/BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Ventilator experience.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, move within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience.
• PALS certification.
• Experience with tracheostomy care and changes.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions and deliver a full range of respiratory therapy care within the respiratory therapy scope of practice, physician’s orders, and the child’s care plan.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records in accordance with respiratory therapy standards of practice and ChildServe policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with children, physicians, families, school personnel, ChildServe staff, and others to ensure each assigned child’s care needs are assessed, communicated, and met.
• Stay current with unit-specific and ChildServe information.
• Provide respiratory and related training to children, families, and staff to advance the skills and knowledge of people involved in a child’s care.
• Demonstrate good stewardship of ChildServe equipment, supplies, and environment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed