Travel Respiratory Therapist (PICU)
Provide advanced respiratory care to critically ill pediatric patients in PICU settings across acute care facilities. Manage ventilators, perform respiratory assessments, and implement physician-ordered respiratory therapies. Rapidly respond to emergencies and support safe, high-acuity patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and manage ventilators and related respiratory equipment
- Assess patients’ respiratory status and recommend/implement appropriate interventions
- Execute physician-ordered therapies and adjust care based on clinical needs
- Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies
- Collaborate with PICU nurses and physicians to coordinate care
- Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
- Follow safety protocols and infection control standards
Qualifications & Skills
- Registered/licensed Respiratory Therapist with strong pediatric/PICU experience
- Expertise in ventilator management and critical respiratory assessment
- Excellent clinical judgment in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
- Strong documentation skills and attention to compliance requirements
- Effective teamwork and communication with multidisciplinary care teams