Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Respiratory Unit - Weekly Pay

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. in Rapid City, SD, seeks an experienced allied health professional for a travel assignment requiring critical care and respiratory care expertise across multiple units, including pediatric and neonatal care, and general inpatient respiratory services.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience (3 months within the last year), be proficient with Epic, hold an active license and AA completion, and be willing to travel if located more than 100 miles from the

Qualifications

• Active license and AA completion are required.
• Certifications: BLS, RRT or CRT, ACLS, PALS, NRP (8th Edition).
• 2+ years of experience with at least 3 months in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care and respiratory support, including NICU care if assigned.
• Utilize ventilators, blood gas analyzers, and high-flow devices.
• Float across hospital units, primarily RT coverage in hospital and ED.
• Adhere to unit-specific protocols and documentation requirements.

Skills

Critical care

Respiratory care

NICU care

Education

AA completion

Tools

Epic

Job description

We are seeking an experienced allied health professional for a travel assignment requiring critical care and respiratory care expertise. The role involves floating to multiple units, including pediatric and neonatal critical care, and general inpatient respiratory services. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience, with 3 months within the last year, and be proficient with Epic. A valid license and AA completion are required. The position requires travel only, with candidates living more than 100 miles from the facility. COVID vaccination is necessary, with religious and medical exemptions accepted. Prior staff or current employees at the facility within the last 12 months are ineligible.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing critical care and respiratory support, including NICU care if assigned
• Utilizing equipment like ventilators, blood gas analyzers, and high-flow devices
• Floating across hospital units, primarily RT coverage in hospital and ED
• Adhering to unit-specific protocols and documentation requirements

Qualifications And Certifications

• Active license and AA completion
• Certifications: BLS, RRT or CRT, ACLS, PALS, NRP (8th Edition)
• Skills checklist and recent references required

Additional Details

• Must be able to work variable shifts, every other weekend, and holidays
• Up to 7 days off can be requested; full contract hours expected
• Requires 2 manager references from within the last 12 months
• Pre-employment modules may be needed; upload certifications for expedited onboarding