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Job description
Voca Healthcare is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Nights 13 weeks
No Block Scheduling 3x12 Hr
Description: Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice. Work performed in accordance with physician orders. Defined duties are performed in neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations. Perform all essential functions required of a Respiratory Care Practitioner Level I.
Essential Functions: -Assist with orientation and training of Level I and Level II therapists and students.-Performs intra-hospital transports with mechanical ventilators and/or airway protection and assure safe operation of devices in the MRI scanner.-Competent in delivery of Nitric Oxide, Nitrogen, Heliox, and other specialty gases.-Competent in the initiation and maintenance of pulmonary vasodilators.-Complete orientations in all intensive care units and acute care areas.-Evaluate appropriateness of medical orders.-Participate in clinical rounds with physicians, nurses and other health care providers.-Respond to consults in the emergency department.-Provides education for patients/families and other members of the health care team.-Interprets data and responds to optimize clinical objectives for patients.-Responds to emergencies in all services areas and serves as a member of the code/rapid response team.
Required Experience: -One 1 year Neo-Peds Critical Care facility including completed time in the Respiratory Care Residency Program.-NICU LVL 3-Pediatric Trauma LVL 1OR-Three 3+ years of experience as an RCP in Adult Critical Care.-Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver.-Knowledge of Medical Terminology.-Knowledge of new technologies in specific field and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes.-Knowledge of the indications, contraindications, and hazards of continuous long-term or short term mechanical ventilation, various respiratory therapy techniques, and anatomy, physiology and pathology related to the respiratory system required.
About Voca Healthcare
As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.
nAs a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.
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Benefits
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Guaranteed Hours
Worksite address
palo alto, CA, 94306, US
Who can apply
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