Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Meeker (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) to provide respiratory care in a busy rural facility. The role covers pediatric and adult patients, pulmonary function testing, outpatient services, and cardiac rehab, with a focus on compassionate patient care.

The assignment offers housing options, a path for professional growth, and a supportive team. Day shifts are 12 hours with a weekly minimum of 36 hours; candidates must live at least 65 miles away from the facility

Qualifications

• Valid registered respiratory therapist (RT) certification.
• Current license to practice as RT.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• At least 0 years of specialized experience in respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care to pediatric and adult patients.
• Perform pulmonary function tests.
• Support outpatient services and contribute to cardiac rehab programs.

Skills

Pediatric RT

Pulmonary Function Testing

Patient Care

Cardiac Rehab support

Education

RT Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) — Location not specified. This position involves providing respiratory therapy services in a busy rural healthcare facility. The role includes working across outpatient services, pulmonary function testing, and cardiac rehab, with a focus on delivering compassionate patient care.

Job Details

• Position Description: Responsible for delivering respiratory care to pediatric and adult patients, including performing pulmonary function tests, supporting outpatient services, and contributing to cardiac rehab programs.
• Required Qualifications: Valid registered respiratory therapist (RT) certification, current license, minimum of 1 year of experience, and at least 0 years of specialized experience in respiratory therapy.
• Schedule: Days shift; 12 hours per shift; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: This assignment requires the candidate to have a permanent address at least 65 miles away from the facility; local travelers will not be considered. Housing options are available, and candidates must have a roommate. Review housing details in the facility group document in Medefis for further information.

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