• Respiratory Therapist Short-Term Assignment

    ChildServe (Johnston, IA)


    Respiratory Therapist Short-Term Assignment

     

    Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Supports Johnston, Iowa

     

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    Description

    We are looking for a Short -Term Assignment Respiratory Therapist to provide professional respiratory therapy services to children and young adults. You will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team working alongside a fantastic group of therapists, nurses and other professionals who have specialized training and knowledge to support children and young adults with complex medical needs.

     

    This will be an up to 4-month contract position, with the opportunity to move to permanent work once the contract has ended. Benefits

     

    + Flat rate of $45/hr

    + $300 per month for individuals located 60 or more miles away from ChildServe

    + Flexible scheduling

     

    What You'll Do

     

    + Within the respiratory therapy scope of practice, physician’s orders, and the child’s care plan, make decisions and deliver a full range of respiratory therapy care based on the fundamentals of respiratory therapy care.

    + Maintain accurate, completed, and timely records as defined by respiratory therapy standards of practice and ChildServe policies and procedures.

    + Communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with children, physicians, families, school personnel, ChildServe staff, and others to ensure assigned child’s care needs are assessed, communicated, and met.

    + Stay current with all unit and ChildServe specific information.

    + Provide respiratory and related training to children, families, and staff as needed to help advance the skills and knowledge of all people associated with a child’s care delivery.

    + Demonstrate good stewardship of ChildServe equipment, supplies, and environment.

     

    What You'll Need

     

    + Certification from an accredited respiratory therapy program and current licensure to practice in the state of Iowa.

    + Documentation of current CPR/BLS certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

    + Ventilator experience required.

    + Experience with tracheostomy care and changes preferred.

    + Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

    + Ability to understand and communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

     

    Why ChildServe?

     

    + ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

    + Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.

    + Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.

    + We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.

    + We’re moving forward together . Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

    + ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.