Travel Respiratory Therapist
Elyria, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Travel)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform respiratory therapy with minimum supervision after orientation
• Key responsibilities include:

  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Medicated aerosol delivery
  • Airway clearance therapy
  • Patient monitoring
  • Oxygen and humidity therapy
  • Special procedures such as CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy, and transport
• Comply with all policies and standards, including maintaining patient Protected Health Information (PHI) confidentiality

Qualifications

• Education:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Required)
• Licensure:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license valid in Ohio (Required)

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs)
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping
• Constant use of feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination
• Occasional climbing, balancing, crawling

Required Certifications and Compliance

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license verification
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or booster compliance
• Varicella immunity or booster compliance
• Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Influenza vaccine (required during flu season Oct-Mar) or approved exemption with masking
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred but not required
• Fit Test for respiratory protection (completed within 1 year)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form accepted
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) test within last 6 months (annual requirement)
• Physical/Health Statement confirming ability to work without restrictions (within 1 year)
• Drug Screen (10-panel, within 60 days of start)
• Annual Negative PPD if applicable
• Other immunizations and health screenings as required

Professional and Background Requirements

• Ohio Fingerprints (BCI&I check) and FCRA-compliant National Database Criminal Background Check
• UHS Criminal Background Check (including Social Security Trace and National Sex Offender) within 6 months
• UHS OIG Search, SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC clearance (initial hire only)
• Education and Employment Verification (third-party, no attestations)
• UHS Skills Checklist and Competency Exam (minimum 80% score)
• UHS Core Competencies training (HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission topics)
• UHS I-9 Attestation confirming eligibility to work
• UHS Module Completion Certificate (annual safety and compliance training)
• Submission of professional references and employment history as required

Additional Notes

• Must comply with all hospital policies and procedures
• Must maintain confidentiality and security of patient information
• Orientation and department-specific training provided upon hire

This position is ideal for a licensed Respiratory Therapist seeking a travel assignment in Ohio with a reputable hospital system.