Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Respiratory Unit - Weekly Pay

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. in Charlottesville is seeking an experienced allied health professional for night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) specializing in neonatal and pediatric care.

The role requires floatability across NICU, PICU, and pediatric emergency services. You will work with advanced equipment such as the Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A, providing high-acuity care and ensuring patient safety across units.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of relevant NICU/PICU experience.
• Level IV NICU experience preferred; cardiac PICU and teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Valid license to practice in the field.
• Certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP (8th Edition), RRT, RRT-ACCS.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized neonatal and pediatric patient care in high-acuity settings.
• Utilize advanced equipment such as Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A.
• Adapt to various units as needed to ensure comprehensive patient support.
• Maintain compliance with certifications and health requirements, including flu vaccination.

Skills

Neonatal care

Pediatric care

Float across units

Night shift

Education

RRT/Respiratory Therapist license

BLS

PALS

NRP (8th Edition)

Tools

Bunnell Jet Ventilator

HFOV 3100A

Job description

Role Overview:

This position is for an experienced allied health professional specializing in neonatal and pediatric care, involving night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The role requires floatability across multiple units within a children’s hospital, including NICU, PICU, and pediatric emergency services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized neonatal and pediatric patient care in high-acuity settings.
• Utilize advanced equipment such as Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A.
• Adapt to various units as needed, ensuring comprehensive patient support.
• Maintain compliance with certifications and health requirements, including flu vaccination.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 12 months of relevant experience, including recent practice.
• Level IV NICU experience required; cardiac PICU and teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Valid license; any license hits must be approved prior to onboarding.
• Certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP (8th Edition), RRT, RRT-ACCS.

Additional Details:

Candidates should be flexible with scheduling, including holidays, and able to work in all hospital units. Pre-employment modules and documentation are required for onboarding. References and proof of identification are mandatory. The assignment involves night shifts, with options for 36 or 48 hours per week, lasting approximately 26 weeks.