Pediatric Respiratory & Neurodiagnostic Therapist (RRT)
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Facility Type: Pediatric Hospital (Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Magnet, Teaching Hospital)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours, open to 48 hours (no overtime until after 48 hours)
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs (no floating to sister facilities)
• Block Schedule: Accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year, preferably pediatrics
• First-time Travelers: Case-by-case basis; must have at least 3 years recent experience
• Preferred Case Types: NICU/PICU
• License Required: District of Columbia license mandatory
• Certifications Required:

  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• On-call: Not required
• Special Requirements: Preference for pediatric therapists but open to experienced therapists from other disciplines if qualified

Facility Highlights

• 323 inpatient staffed beds, including 70 dedicated to Neonatal ICU
• Uses Cerner for charting
• Scrub color: Any, no logos, must be child-friendly
• Parking: Offsite parking required during day/night rotation; onsite parking available for nights only

Required Documentation & Compliance

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid DC professional license (RRT) with primary source verification
• National certifications: RRT, BLS, PALS, ACLS (if applicable), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), CHEMO (if applicable)
• Background checks including SSN trace, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Pass/fail medication calculation exam (for nursing roles)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start (including latex allergy info)
• Fit test for N95 or PAPR within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (with physician documentation if previously positive)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) with 2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer
  • Varicella with 2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer
  • Hepatitis B series and quantitative titer or declination form
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (including marijuana)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination status requested but not required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (strict guidelines on photo quality and background)
• Completion of required training modules prior to start (including COVID-19 vaccine training modules)
• Emergency contact information
• TB exposure/PPD conversion record if applicable
• Completion of Workramp LMS modules (except for certain clinical roles)

Other

• References: 2 professional references dated within past 2 years (cannot be pending)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: Maximum 1 week off; if a full week off is taken, an additional week must be added to the contract
• Facility is child-focused; scrubs and behavior must be appropriate for pediatric environment

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with pediatric experience looking for a travel contract in a high-acuity pediatric hospital setting.