Respiratory Therapist Short-Term Assignment

Description

• Flat rate of $45/hr
• $300 per month for individuals located 60 or more miles away from ChildServe
• Flexible scheduling

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.