Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

GLC On-The-Go; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Raleigh, NC. The role involves administering respiratory care and managing complex procedures in a pediatric setting. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience, relevant certification, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current RRT certification by NBRC required.

Responsibilities

• Administers competent care through airway management and mechanical ventilator management.
• May perform advanced procedures such as UAC, UVC, and chest tube insertion.
• Transport pediatric and neonatal patients as needed.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Documentation skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

GLC On-The-Go is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Start Date: 07/07/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Start Date: 06/09

Shift / Schedule: 3x12 7p-7a on call 1 weekend / 6 weeks (On call is $10/hr)

Job Responsibilities:

• The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiratory care procedures, and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize, or remedy patients' respiratory dysfunction.
• Administers standard Respiratory Care including aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, and arterial punctures. Provides airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tube changes, endotracheal intubations, and extubations. May perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.
• When working with Carolina Air Care, may transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals per UNC Air Care Protocol.
• May perform respiratory care and advanced procedures per UNC Air Care Protocol, including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, ABGs, blood glucose monitoring, and others as deemed necessary.
• Manage extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support when working with ECMO.

Required Skills & Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Ability to analyze and interpret clinical information and procedures.
• Effective documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills with patients, physicians, families, and staff.
• Mathematical skills: applying fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning ability: defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical situations.

Required Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current RRT certification by NBRC.
• Must have at least one of the following depending on practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or an advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab. All certifications must be maintained as required.

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