Pediatric Respiratory Therapist: PICU/ECMO, 12-Hour Days

American Traveler, LLC.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with 1+ year of PICU experience and RRT certification for a 12-hour day shift at a Level II trauma center in Tacoma, WA.

The role includes care for pediatric patients from 1 week to 18 years and involves NICU-level support and ECMO exposure. The position requires BLS/PALS certifications, state licensure or active application, and proficiency in NIV and ABG interpretation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of PICU experience within the last 5 years
• RRT certification required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• WA state license required if applicable, must be in hand or have proof of application 6+ weeks prior
• Skilled in critical care ventilator management
• Experience with NIV including CPAP, BIPAP, and HHFNC
• Experience in pediatric respiratory disease management including medication delivery and therapeutic interventions
• ABG (GEM) experience required
• Peds Cardiac ICU experience of 1+ year preferred

Responsibilities

• 12-hour day shift schedule (0700-1930)
• 36 hours per week
• Pediatric patient population ranging from 1 week to 18 years old, including moderate size Cystic Fibrosis and chronic trach/vent patients
• Cardiac program caring for patients who have undergone open-heart procedures ranging from PDA repair to TOF repair
• ECMO program utilizing specialized gases including Nitric Oxide and Heliox
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Floating required to ER, MedSurg, Oncology, and PICU
• Every other weekend rotation
• No call requirements
• 153 total bed Level II trauma center with Level IV NICU
• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy services to pediatric patients including critical care and chronic conditions
• Support cardiac and ECMO programs as part of a specialized pediatric care team
• Any scrub color accepted except maroon or spice
• First-time travelers considered if they have 5 years of experience with 2 recent years in PICU

Skills

Critical care ventilator management

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) - CPAP/

ABG interpretation

Pediatric respiratory care

Pediatric PICU knowledge

Education

RRT certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

WA state license (active or applied)

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with 1+ year of PICU experience and RRT certification for a 12-hour day shift at a Level II trauma center in Tacoma, WA.

The role includes care for pediatric patients from 1 week to 18 years and involves NICU-level support and ECMO exposure. The position requires BLS/PALS certifications, state licensure or active application, and proficiency in NIV and ABG interpretation.