Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Neuro Diagnostics
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Shift: 3x12 Night shifts
• On Call/Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; holidays as needed
• Local rate within 60 miles of facility

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience including Trauma, ER, and Adult ICU
• Experience with Puritan Bennett, Draeger, Servo I, EvitaXL, Viasys preferred
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• DC RRT State License required
• CRT or RRT required; ACLS preferred
• Accepts first-time travelers (screening required)

Facility Information

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care; Teaching Hospital
• Recognized as a Top 50 heart and vascular center nationally
• Total Staffed Beds: 748
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrubs: Not provided; RRT scrub color is Olive Green
• Flu vaccine is mandatory for all employees

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 3 years, passing score 80%+
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for RNs in critical care and specialty units (not applicable for Respiratory Therapist but relevant for nursing roles)
• State License verification required prior to start

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 90 days including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Federal, state, and county searches as applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually
• I-9 and E-Verify attestation required
• Physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Immunization and health documentation including:

  • Flu vaccine (or approved exemption) required annually
  • COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer

Additional Requirements

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed before hire date
• Photo for badge required (clear, centered, no shadows, solid background)

Notes

• This position accepts first-time travelers but requires screening
• Flu vaccination is strictly enforced with limited exemptions
• Drug screening and background checks are comprehensive and must be current
• Facility uses Cerner for charting and requires adherence to their protocols and policies

This summary provides key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Washington, DC.