Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Respiratory & Neuro Diagnostics
Coldwater, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT Nights)

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

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Night Shift
• Shift Hours: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Schedule: 6 shifts per pay period
• Weekend Call: Every 3rd weekend
• Must be licensed to work in Ohio
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate

Requirements & Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Ohio state license (Primary Source Verification required)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA required where applicable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA required where applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - AAP required where applicable
• National Tech Certification verification for allied professionals (non-RN, LPN)

Background Checks & Documentation

• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search including SSN trace, counties, statewide, nationwide criminal, sex offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required
• HHS/OIG check required
• Copy of highest degree/diploma or transcripts
• Fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Residency Declaration Form if working on a compact license
• Valid government-issued photo ID must be carried on assignment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap immunization within 10 years
• Negative TB test (PPD or IGRA) within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray if prior positive test
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity by titer or vaccination (2 doses or boosters as needed)
• Hepatitis B: Proof of vaccine series, titer, or signed declination
• Varicella: Proof of immunity by titer or vaccination (2 doses or boosters as needed)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year from SAMHSA-certified lab, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); no declinations accepted without approved exemption
• COVID-19 vaccination required (fully vaccinated before start); exemptions require facility approval

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must be clean-shaven on first day for on-site fit mask testing
• Facility-specific COVID-19 exemption forms (medical and religious) must be completed and approved if applicable
• Flu exemption requests require documentation and approval by 11/1
• Radiation badge required for Cath Lab staff (not provided by agency for new candidates)

Competencies & Skills

• Unit-specific competency exam with passing score required, updated annually
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• Core HIPAA training and orientation safety manual acknowledgment required

Work History & References

• Application must include 3 years of prior work history, with at least 2 years clinical practice in an acute care setting in a similar specialty
• Two positive professional references required, including at least one from the most recent employer
• Agency references must verify work experience directly with previous employers

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a community hospital setting with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements to ensure quality patient care and safety.