Respiratory Therapist- Nights (Part-Time)

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 role is part of a multidisciplinary team within inpatient services, including pediatric rehabilitation and long-term complex medical units. The therapist delivers care within the respiratory therapy scope of practice, physician’s orders, and each child’s care plan; maintains accurate and timely records; communicates with children, physicians, families, school personnel, and colleagues; stays current on unit and organizational information; provides respiratory-related training; and uses equipment, supplies, and the care environment responsibly. This is a part-time night position scheduled for two shifts per week, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

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 and remain mobile within the assigned work area, with frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and standing.
• 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 respiratory therapy care within the scope of practice, physician’s orders, and the child’s care plan.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records according to respiratory therapy standards and ChildServe policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with children, physicians, families, school personnel, ChildServe staff, and others to assess, communicate, and meet assigned children’s care needs.
• Stay current with unit-specific and ChildServe information.
• Provide respiratory and related training to children, families, and staff to advance knowledge and skills related to a child’s care.
• Demonstrate good stewardship of ChildServe equipment, supplies, and environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed