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Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

ChildServe

#Rehabilitation #BLS #CPR #PRN #PALS #Respiratory Therapy #Respiratory Therapist #Tracheostomy Care #Pediatric Care #Inpatient Services

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist will deliver a full range of respiratory therapy care to children, teens, and young adults based on physician's orders and the patient's care plan within inpatient services. This role also involves maintaining accurate records and providing necessary respiratory and related training to families and staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess certification from an accredited respiratory therapy program and current licensure to practice in Iowa, along with current CPR/BLS certification. Pediatric experience and PALS certification are preferred, as is experience with tracheostomy care and changes.

professional certificateRecord KeepingPatient AssessmentRespiratory CareTracheostomy CareVentilator ManagementCPR/BLS CertificationPALS CertificationInterdisciplinary CommunicationPediatric RehabilitationComplex Medical Units

Job description

We’re looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team and provide professional respiratory care for children, teens, and young adults.
This role is an essential part of our multidisciplinary team within our inpatient services, including pediatric rehabilitation and long term complex medical units.
Schedule PRN, as needed nights and day shifts available How You’ll Make an Impact 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 the 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 assure 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 Pediatric experience preferred PALS certification preferred 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 communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations?
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Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@childserve.org.
Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services.
With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.

Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

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