Respiratory Therapist, Sleep Diagnostics
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Therapist

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Must hold a valid Respiratory Therapist License/Certification (RST or BRPT)
• Required certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
  • BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
  • PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) for NICU RNs
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as applicable
  • ENPC as applicable
  • National Tech Certification (NBRC required for RRTs)
• Ohio State License required (RRTs must have Ohio RRT license)
• Must be able to float to Lewis Center
• Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday with 1-2 weeks of training Monday through Wednesday
• Must work 2 winter holidays

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 form and current government-issued photo ID required
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start, must be updated for each new contract
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or in-house verification if needed
• Sex offender search, Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Ohio Inmate Registry, Ohio Medicaid Exemption, and Ohio State Abuse Registry searches required within 30 days of start
• Verification of highest degree and licensure within 30 days of start
• 2 professional references required (manager or supervisor; peer references not accepted)
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Employment application or resume required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (no screenshots/photos accepted)
• N95 Fit Testing required within 1 year of start, updated annually
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start (no titer substitution accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility protocol; TB questionnaire required at start and annually
• Immunizations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella – positive titer or 2 vaccines (1 booster if only Rubella titer low)
  • Hepatitis B – completed series, positive titer, or declination
  • Varicella – positive titer or 2 vaccines
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required October 31 - May 31 (declination not accepted; medical/religious exemptions require facility approval and mask-wearing during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccines optional; medical/religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation

Additional Notes

• Legal name on all documents must match exactly (no nicknames or misspellings)
• Address on driver's license must match licensure and employment records
• Ohio driver's license holders must not live within 60 miles of the facility (considered local)
• Candidates must complete facility-specific Code of Conduct and Confidentiality agreements prior to start
• Fingerprinting proof of submission is time-sensitive and must be completed within 24-48 hours of contract signing
• Fit testing can be completed onsite if prior testing is not possible before start date
• Candidates with beards have options for fit testing compliance (shave or PAPR/CAPR)

This position offers a structured schedule with training and holiday work requirements, and requires thorough compliance with licensure, certification, background checks, and health documentation to meet facility and regulatory standards.